noun
- A small fox native to Central Asia, characterized by a pale yellowish-gray coat and bushy tail.
Usage: Also called corsac fox.; Scientific name: Vulpes corsac.
Examples
- The corsac is well adapted to the arid steppes of Mongolia and Kazakhstan.
- Corsacs hunt small rodents and insects across the grasslands.
- The corsac's thick winter coat helps it survive harsh Central Asian winters.
- Wildlife researchers studied the corsac population in the Gobi Desert.
- Unlike larger foxes, the corsac is relatively small and lightweight.