Arizona's WildLife

The gray fox is a small, agile member of the dog family, recognized by its grizzled gray coat, reddish legs, and black-tipped tail. Unlike most canids, it is an excellent climber and is the only fox in North America that can scale trees, often escaping predators or foraging among branches. Gray foxes inhabit a wide range of environments in Arizona, from desert scrub and chaparral to oak woodlands and forested canyons. They are omnivores, feeding on small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and berries, adapting their diet to what is available throughout the seasons. Mostly nocturnal, they are shy and elusive, though occasionally seen during the day. Their ability to climb, coupled with their versatility in habitat and diet, makes the gray fox one of Arizona’s most adaptable predators, blending into both rugged wilderness and transitional landscapes.