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Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Description:

A large fox with pointed ears. Usually reddish-orange with white belly and throat, black legs and feet with a distinctive white tip on tail. They are nocturnal opportunistic predators.

Habitat:

Found throughout most of Canada and United States. Forests, thickets, brushy fields agricultural areas and some have adapted to urban life as well.

Notes:

Very shy animals.

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3 Comments

freespirit
freespirit 12 years ago

Thanks,It was just lucky timing.

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

Lovely photo. it must have been difficult to get this picture since they are so shy.

mhufnagl
mhufnagl 12 years ago

Thank-you for sharing such a beautiful photo.

freespirit
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freespirit

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Oct 29, 2011
Submitted on Oct 29, 2011

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