The red fox (lat. Vulpes vulpes) is an omnivorous mammal, the largest of the true foxes. Males are called tods or dogs, females are called vixens, and young cubs are known as kits. The red fox is the most well-known and recognizable species of fox, with the largest geographical distribution throughout the northern hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North America, and parts of North Africa.

The red fox has a long body covered with a dense coat, relatively short limbs, and a characteristic fluffy tail. It feeds on rodents, mice, rats, birds, hares, rabbits, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. Its food is supplemented with fruits and nuts. The fox seeks its food at night. With its short limbs, it can develop great speed, whereas it is a skilled hunter capturing its prey by setting up a cartridge at a selected point or following a specific tactic.

Being a highly adaptive animal, the fox is listed as the least concern in that it is not threatened by humans - except by natural causes such as rabies epidemics and viruses. In general, foxes distrust humans, yet they are generally the least hostile, and unprovoked attacks on humans are extremely rare.

Red foxes feature prominently in the folklore and mythology of cultures all over the world. The cunning fox is the symbol of trickery and deceit.