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Vulpes corsac
Corsac fox is a small fox of Central Asian dry steppe and semi-desert landscapes. Fur harvest and steppe change affect it, but it persists across a broad range.
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It inhabits steppe, semi-desert, and sandy plains in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, northern China, and nearby regions. Main habitat types in this guide are grassland, desert.
Typical length 45-65 cm, weight 1.6 kg-3.2 kg. Pale gray-brown fur and a bushy tail become especially thick and soft in winter.
It is nocturnal and often seen in pairs. It uses burrows and ranges widely at night while avoiding severe cold and wind.
It is omnivorous. Rodents, pikas, birds, insects, and fruit are eaten.
Pups are born in burrows in spring and may be guarded by the pair or family group.
Although still widespread in places, it remains sensitive to habitat change. Fur harvest and steppe change affect it, but it persists across a broad range.
