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Vulpes vulpes
H: 15" L: 3' 2" T: 14" Rusty orange above, whitish below; legs reddish above, black below. Muzzle narrow, ears pointed, black. Tail bushy; white tipped. Eats rodents, rabbits, birds, insects, berries, fruit. Has strong scent. gives short "yap" and long howls. Native and introduced English stock now intermixed. Breeding: 1-10 young March-April Den: Often a woodchuck burrow on a rise, entrance enlarged to 3'. Tracks: slightly larger foreprint 2 1/8" long; shows 4 toe pads. Activity: Mainly nocturnal, year round.
Brushy and open areas
Spotted in Winter Harbor, Maine ("Downeast" Maine). This was an amazing catch for me! *Just joined "Wildlife of Northeastern USA" mission but it lists only southern Maine and I am in Central, Downeast, region of the state. However, we are in the northern most section of the Northeast. Unsure, is this for the northeast or mostly for mid-atlantic states?? Do I have to drop out of this mission??
4 Comments
I love the foxes!
Beautiful. I love the soft lighting. I think you should be okay in that mission.
Lovely!
The 3rd photo is great, really nice work!