fox cub

Baby woodland canine

A fox cub is a young fox, typically in its first year before reaching maturity.

The term appears in wildlife writing and children's literature: We spotted a fox cub near the den.

Cubs stay with their mother through summer before dispersing in autumn.

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  • kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
  • denPrivate room or lair
  • playRecreation or staged drama
  • vulpineResembling a fox
  • digUnearth by shoveling

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life stage/maturity

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Female of Reynard's kind

species (young canids/mammals)

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Young wild canine

puppy · kitten · lion cub · bear cub · fawn

Family

fox, cub, cubs, foxy, outfox, foxiness, outfoxed, foxlike, outfoxing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G