Facts about the Cape Fox -- Vulpes chama:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height 35 cm, mass 3 kg.

COLOUR: Silvery grey with whitish underparts and a reddish tinge to the chest. The hairs of the tail are white at their bases. The head is reddish but with much white hair on the cheeks, and the throat is buff.

GESTATION PERIOD: 7 - 8 weeks

MOST LIKE: The two jackal species. The Side-Striped Jackal is much larger with light and dark stripes along each side and a white tip to the tail. The Black-Backed Jackal is also much larger and has a black saddle running along its back.

HABITAT: In the open country; often in the vicinity of a rocky outcrop.

WHERE FOUND:
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Addo Elephant Park
Karoo National Park

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