A fox is a small predator that is native to Azeroth and also lives within the Emerald Dream. They exist in the proper balance.[1] A tiny red fox with a sly — yet gnomish — visage was one of the Ancients, during the War of the Ancients.[2]
Though hunters can respec their pet foxes into Cunning or Tenacity, they are inherently Ferocity. In addition to the abilities that come standard with all pets ([Cower], [Growl], [Avoidance]) and those given to their natural or retrained specialization, all foxes are given the following:
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Perhaps the red fox ancient is somehow tied to either foxes or the gnome race based on its description.
Note: Fox Ancient is a placeholder name until an actual name is given for the creature.
Patch changes
Patch 4.0.3 (15-Nov-2010): Added as a tamable pet family.