Examines many different species of animals and the ways they protect themselves.

Foxes the world over share many characteristics, but only the graceful, intelligent and adaptive red fox has managed to make much of the planet its home range. In this book, you'll learn about the natural skills and strengths that have helped the red fox become the most successful wild carnivore on Earth. Discover where the red fox lives, its hunting strategies and how it raises its young, before resuming a largely solitary existence. You'll also...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wolves, a family of wild dogs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why wolves are different from domestic dogs"--Provided by publisher.

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