The fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one of the most abundant and widely distributed wild carnivores in the world. Its diet is based on a great variety of species: invertebrates, small mammals, birds, eggs, small amphibians and reptiles but also carcasses. However, it often feeds on berries and other wild fruits as well. Foxes are solitary animals and do not live in groups. They usually hunt alone and use their keen sense of hearing to find their prey in the tall, thick grass. To catch their prey, they often stay motionless and listening. Once spotted their prey, they leap high and bring their forelimbs down to pin their prey to the ground. The natural habitat of the fox is represented by wooded areas where it can find shelter, but it also likes areas near cultivated fields or houses. Foxes are crepuscular and nocturnal animals.