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Ecuador · Azuay · Cuenca| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Lycalopex culpaeus |
July: Foxes train the young in hunting and food searching.
Completely harmless. Does not contact humans. In South America, foxes appear in myths as cunning spirits. Sometimes hunted to protect livestock. Fur used for clothing and souvenirs.
Inhabits mountains, grasslands, and shrub areas of South America. Diet includes rodents, birds, insects, and fruits. Nocturnal, cautious, and elusive.
Ambush near trails and prey spots Use of calls and bait Stalking in hilly terrain
Mainly active at night and dawn. Good camouflage and silence are essential. Consider weather and wind direction.
Pelt suitable for tanning, requires careful skinning. Meat is tough but edible with proper preparation. Offal rarely used. Meat is not consumed as food.
Back: Braising, roasting
Thigh: Frying, mincing
Brisket: Stew or broth
Thigh: Frying, mincing
Brisket: Stew or broth
Fox Stew with Potatoes and Corn (Braising)
Long cooking time to tenderize meat
Long cooking time to tenderize meat
1. Brown the meat.
2. Add potatoes, corn, and water.
3. Simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours.
2. Add potatoes, corn, and water.
3. Simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours.
Fried Fox with Spicy Sauce (Frying)
Served with hot sauces and herbs
Served with hot sauces and herbs
1. Marinate meat with garlic and spices.
2. Fry until crispy.
3. Serve with spicy sauce and herbs.
2. Fry until crispy.
3. Serve with spicy sauce and herbs.