Red Fox is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on July 20th, 2013.
Red Fox
I took this while walking my dogs in Lake Cascade State Park. It seem to be very interested in my two Boston Terriers. I had to make some noise and... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Red Fox
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
I took this while walking my dogs in Lake Cascade State Park. It seem to be very interested in my two Boston Terriers. I had to make some noise and hand motions to scare it away from the two dogs.
Red foxes are social animals, whose groups are led by a mated pair which monopolises breeding. Subordinates within a group are typically the young of the mated pair, which remain with their parents to assist in caring for new kits. The species primarily feeds on small rodents, though it may also target leporids, game birds, reptiles, invertebrates and young ungulates. Fruit and vegetable matter is also eaten on occasion.Although the red fox tends to displace or even kill smaller predators, it is nonetheless vulnerable to attack from larger predators, such as wolves, coyotes, golden jackals and medium- and large-sized felines.
Red foxes are solitary hunters who feed on rodents, rabbits, birds, and other small game�but their diet can be as flexible as their home habitat. Foxes will eat fruit and vegetables, fish, frogs, and even worms. If living among humans, foxes will opportunistically dine on garbage and pet food.
Like a cat's, the fox's thick tail aids its balance, but it has other uses as well. A fox uses its tail (or "brush") as a warm cover in cold weather and as a signal flag to communicate with other foxes.
Like a cat's, the fox's thick tail aids its balance, but it has other uses as well. A fox uses its tail (or "brush") as a warm cover in cold weather and as a signal flag to communicate with other foxes.
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July 20th, 2013
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Comments (12)
Lenore Senior
I love the foxes and love this shot! Fabulous! v/f!!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the nice comments on the Fox. I was walking my dogs when I got this one. He seemed very interested in my dogs.
Christine Burdine
This is the most beautiful fox I've ever seen. He's thin but that tail is amazing. voted
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Christine for the great comment on the fox! It has four Kits in the den and that maybe why it is so thin. Thanks for the voter!!
Deb Halloran
Hello Robert...I hope this finds you having a wonderful day! What a fantastic capture! This red fox is beautiful and you captured it with such wonderful detail...well done! v/f