wild fox
Feral russet hunter
A wild fox is a fox living in its natural state, undomesticated and untamed.
The phrase distinguishes free-roaming foxes from those in captivity or, rarely, those kept as exotic pets.
Wild foxes are opportunistic predators found across most of the Northern Hemisphere: A wild fox has been raiding the chicken coop.
- cunningSly, scheming cleverness
- slyCleverly deceptive
- russetReddish-brown color
- denPrivate room or lair
- den motherFemale scout group supervisor
hunt · prowl · bushy · tail · vixen · kit · forest · prey · clever · trickster · burrow · pounce · red · fur · bushy tail · woodland · scavenger · nocturnal
- Zenkoan, mu, zazen, satori, one hand clapping
- fox folklorekitsune, Reynard, trickster tales
domestication status
wild foxdomestic dog
Tamed canine companion
house cat · pet cat · domestic animal · farm animal · livestock
animal type contrast
wild foxdomestic dog
Tamed canine companion
family dog · trained dog · loyal companion · guard dog · working dog