Tibetan sand fox

Scientific Name
Vulpes ferrilata
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
5 years
Weight
3-6 kg
Range
India - Ladakh and Sikkim; Bhutan, China
Habitat Type
Semi-arid and arid grasslands in the trans-Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau
Threats
Free-ranging dogs, poisoning of pikas, hunting and snaring
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Most carnivorous among foxes
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