pets
Mammals
Canids & Hyenas
Bengal Fox
Vulpes bengalensis
Local name: Khokad / लोमड़ी
lightbulbThe only fox endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Identification
The Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Khokad / लोमड़ी.
Habitat. Open grassland, fallow and semi-arid scrub
Diet. Insects, rodents, fruit, ground birds
Field notes. Black-tipped tail and large ears. Den complexes in open ground are frequently disturbed by dogs. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule II.
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Habitat
Open grassland, fallow and semi-arid scrub
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Diet
Insects, rodents, fruit, ground birds
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Behavior
Black-tipped tail and large ears. Den complexes in open ground are frequently disturbed by dogs.
