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Its fur is a lovely mix of white, red, gray, and black, with a bushy tail that usually has a black stripe running along its top. This little fox is about the size of a small dog, but don't let its size fool you! Its sharp claws and agile body make it a very skillful and interesting creature.  \nSpeaking of skillful, did you know that gray foxes are excellent climbers? They live in various habitats including forests, grasslands, and even suburban areas, making trees their homes or dens under the ground. These foxes are found all over North and Central America. So, if you happen to see a fox up in a tree, it's probably a gray fox!  \nJust like us humans, gray foxes enjoy a varied diet. Their menu includes small mammals like rabbits and mice, as well as birds, insects, and even plants and fruits. In fact, gray foxes are the only canines in the world that can climb trees, often doing so to hunt or to escape predators. They are also mostly nocturnal, which means they hunt for food at night.  \nYou might be wondering, how do these foxes interact with humans and other animals? Well, gray foxes are usually shy and avoid people, but they are known to occasionally make themselves at home in our yards and gardens. They also play a vital role in the ecosystem by controlling the population of small rodents and insects. So, next time you think of a fox, remember our friend the common gray fox, a unique and fascinating member of the canine family.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) How big is a gray fox?  \nA. The size of a cat B. The size of a bear  \nC. The size of a mouse D. About the size of a small dog  \n2) Can gray foxes climb trees?  \nA. Yes, they are the only canines in B. No, they cannot climb trees the world that can climb trees  \nC. No, they can only jump to catch D. No, they are too heavy  \nbirds  \n3) When do gray foxes hunt for food?  \nA. In the morning B. In the afternoon C. All day D. At night  \n4) Do gray foxes live in Africa?  \nA. No, they live only in South America  \nB. Yes, they are commonly found in different parts of Africa  \nC. No, they inhabit the forests of Europe  \nD. No, they live in North and Central America  \n5) Where might you find gray foxes living?  \nA. In dens underground B. In bushes or shrubs  \nC. On river banks D. Out in the open  \n6) What kind of diet do gray foxes have?  \nA. Herbivore B. Insectivore C. Carnivore D. Omnivore  \n7) How do gray foxes interact with humans?  \nA. They are friendly and approach people  \nB. They are usually shy and avoid people  \nC. They are aggressive and attack people  \nD. They are curious and follow people  \n8) What family does the gray fox belong to?  \nA. The canine family B. The bird family  \nC. The rodent family D. The feline family  \n9) What colors can you find in gray fox fur?  \nA. Brown, yellow, black and white B. White, red, gray and black  \nC. Yellow, green, red and black D. Brown, gray, black and white 10) What role do gray foxes play in the ecosystem?  \nA. They control the population of B. They create imbalance in the  \nsmall rodents and insects ecosystem  \nC. They destroy crops D. They spread diseases  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 78 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 |\n\nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"You might find us in forests, grasslands or even in residential areas. \"  \n12) \"Night hunting is certainly not my thing, you'll find me active during the day. \"  \n13) \"I only eat meat, no fruits or veggies for me. \"  \n14) \"While we mostly dine on small mammals like rabbits and mice, we do enjoy birds, insects, and even plants and fruits as part of our diet. 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