Global Distribution of the Red Fox: The World’s Most Widespread Fox Species
Feb 3, 2025
The red fox’s range is truly global, spanning nearly 70 million square kilometers (27 sq. mi). It can be found across Europe, much of Asia (excluding extreme Southeast Asia), North Africa, and most of North America, apart from the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. Interestingly, the red fox is absent from Greenland, Iceland, and the Arctic islands, as well as extreme deserts like the Sahara.
