Have you ever heard what a gray fox sounds like? It may not be what you would expect. Gray foxes, along with red foxes and other species, have a variety of interesting vocalizations. These can come in the form of yelps, howls, screams, whines, and screeches that are used for communication. The most common vocalization for the gray fox is the one heard in this video - a very coarse, gravelly bark. You might be able to guess this has made for the occasional confused and startled camper as well. Li

Did you know that Sonoma County is home to not one, but two species of fox? Gray foxes, which are native to this area, are primarily gray in color with a black stripe running down their neck, back and tail – although some may have a touch of red coloring in their chest and underside, as seen in this video. Gray foxes are amazing climbers and have been known to climb as high as 30 feet into trees. The second species, the red fox, is less commonly seen in Sonoma County, and is considered by some t