South American fox South American fox The South American foxes ("Lycalopex"), commonly called "raposa" in Portuguese, or "zorro" in Spanish, are a genus of the family Canidae from South America. Despite their name, they are not true foxes, but are a unique canid genus related to wolves and jackals, which some somewhat resemble foxes due to convergent evolution. The South American gray fox, "Lycalopex griseus", is the most common species, and is known for its large ears and a highly marketable, russet-fringed pelt. The oldest known fossils belonging to the genus were discovered in Chile, and date from 2.0 to 2.5 million years
Charles James Fox (doctor) by Canon Last, the Rev. W.H. Lewthwaite, and several other priests of the vicinity. The proceedings were observed with much solemnity, a considerable congregation being present. Dr. Fox was greatly beloved amongst a large circle, and his death, at the ripe age of 75, has evoked many expressions of the esteem with which he was regarded during his lifetime. He was consulting-physician to the Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Hospital, and also to the Royal Hospital for Diseases of the crest. The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery of Kensal-green Charles James Fox (London, 25 Jan 1799 – London,