Black and silver fox

Foxy Moxy

Born on a fur farm and destined to become a coat, Foxy Moxy has rewarded us over and over for the life we’ve given her. Moxy’s ecstatic, wiggly greetings and enthusiastic racing around the fox garden shows a tangible zest for life. Originally called Foxy Whitefoot, she showed so much character and assertiveness that a friend renamed her Foxy Moxy.

Animal Fact

"The silver fox is actually the exact same species as the red fox, Vulpes vulpes. It gets its name from its fur coloration, which ranges from a bold silver to almost completely black. Like red foxes, silver foxes’ eyes also take on a golden yellow color as they mature" (World Atlas).

Photos of Foxy Moxy

Stories About Foxy Moxy

Note: Many of our posts are collections of stories about multiple animals at Earthfire. The animal you’re looking for may not be shown in these post previews, but each post does contain a relevant story. 

Two foxes touch noses in the grass

A Foxy Friendship

The result of a Russian breeding experiment, Loki is an unusual fox, different from the others in appearance, mannerisms, and heredity.  Playtime in the animal garden had been somewhat lonely for him. The other foxes repeatedly rejected him. Although they had shown curiosity by circling and sniffing him, it was

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Two foxes touch noses in the grass

A Foxy Friendship

The result of a Russian breeding experiment, Loki is an unusual fox, different from the others in appearance, mannerisms, and heredity.  Playtime in the animal garden had been somewhat lonely for him. The other foxes repeatedly rejected him. Although they had shown curiosity by circling and sniffing him, it was

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