The gray fox can even be found in South America and some In Canada, they can be found in the southern regions of Manitoba and Ontario. They have expanded into areas in the United States where they were once extirpated, such as Michigan, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Iowa. They can be found in many parts of southwestern California and up to northern California near Baja. Southern parts of Canada, they seem to be absent from the northern mountain The United States are home to a large population of gray foxes, they can be found in many states in America.Īt one time gray foxes were the most populated foxes in NorthĪmerica, however, red foxes crossed into North America and began to expandįurther south, outnumbering gray foxes in their home region.Įven though you can find gray foxes in some of the most You can find them in parts of southern Canada and as far south as Venezuela in South America. Gray foxes live in North America and the northern parts of South America. Spelling of “grey fox” comes from the European spelling for the species. While gray foxes are not native in Europe and England the In North America, they are mostly known as the common gray fox but in other regions, they are called tree foxes and maned foxes. They are a little smaller than some red foxes but still bigger than fennec foxes and other smaller species.īecause they are found in a few different regions they go by different names. The gray fox is not one of the 12 true type foxes and has many different characteristics and behaviors than some of their other fox relatives. Gray Foxes Status Scientific name: Urocyon cinereoargenteus Endangered: No endangered status Regions: North America, South America While other species of foxes rely on their speed to get away from predators, gray foxes are better at hiding and blending in. Their gray, black, white, and orange colors make them blend in well with their surroundings. If you look closely in the thick brush in a wooded area you may be lucky enough to spot a gray fox. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Gray Fox Video | Extraordinary Foxes () Watch our video – Gray Foxes | Extraordinary Foxes!