Gray Fox

In terms of size, gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) fall in the middle of the three fox species that inhabit Arizona — they’re bigger than kit foxes, but smaller than red foxes. According to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, gray foxes are the only wild dog species that climb trees, using their strong, hooked claws to evade predators and search for food, which includes small mammals, eggs, seeds, fruit and lizards. You’ll find
gray foxes across Arizona, primarily in wooded areas, rocky canyons and ridges.