Definition: A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “fox,” it's quite a trick! The dictionary gives us clues, quick, quick, quick! It says a "red fox," small and sly, A carnivore too, beneath the sky. “Vulpes vulpes” is its proper name, you see, A scientific label for you and me! Related to dogs, and wolves so grand, With fur of red or silver, close at hand. And don’t forget this detail bright, A bushy tail it proudly wears with might! So let's break it down, nice and slow, “Fox” means a creature, putting on a show! A clever hunter, swift and free, Now who can tell me what a fox might be? (Pause for student responses) Excellent answers, everyone’s bright! Do you have any questions about this little critter?