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Vulpes velox
The swift fox has a dark, grayish, tan coloration that extends to a yellowish tan color across its sides and legs. The throat, chest, and belly range from pale yellow to white in color. Its tail is black-tipped, and it has black patches on its muzzle. Its ears are noticeably large. It is about 12 inches (30 cm) in height, and 31 inches (79 cm) long, measuring from the head to the tip of the tail, or about the size of a domestic cat. Its weight ranges from around five to seven pounds.
Found at Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Spotted on Nov 8, 2012
Submitted on May 1, 2013
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One of my favorites!