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Difference between Silver fox and Silverback

silver fox

1. a North American fox (Canis Argentatus) with black silver-tipped hairs:

  • She lunched at the Ritz yesterday in a black wig, a battle bowler and her silver foxes.

2. a southern African fox (Vulpes chama):

  • The Cape or silver fox is found throughout the drier regions of South Africa.

silverbacka male mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei), distinguished by patches of silvery hair:

  • An adult male silverback is the leader and protector of his band, which consists of females and offspring.