Foxes is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family.They have a reputation for cunning.Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to the Vulpes genus of “true foxes”. By far the most common and widespread species of fox is the red fox, although various species are found on almost every continent.The gray fox is one of only two canine species known to climb trees; the other is the raccoon dog.Male foxes are known as dogs or reynards, females as vixen, and young as kits, pups, or cubs.Notably, the new foxes not only became more tame, but more dog-like as well.In many cultures, the fox appears in folklore as a symbol of cunning and trickery, or as a familiar animal possessed of magic powers.Fox attacks on humans are not common but as pet they are harmless.