Pampas fox

The Pampas fox is a sleek, medium-sized wild dog found in the grassy plains of South America. Often called a 'false fox,' it's named after Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara and has a soft grey coat perfect for blending into open landscapes.

• This fox is sometimes called Azara's zorro after the scientist who studied it.
• It belongs to a group known as 'false foxes' despite looking like true foxes.
• Its grey fur helps it disappear into the Pampas grasslands.