What a cutie pie 🥰
While wandering through the meadow, I was lucky enough to spot this adorable red fox cub nestled in the long grass. Mum was nearby… keeping watch !
Its eyes were full of curiosity and wonder, capturing a moment of wild innocence that left me in awe. Nature has a magical way of reminding us of the beauty and simplicity of life in its purest form. 🌿🦊
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[ Subject & Scientific name ]
🦊 Red Fox
🧬 Vulpes Vulpes
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#funfact <<•••
Red fox cubs, also known as kits, are born blind and rely on their mother for the first few weeks of life. Typically, a litter consists of 4 to 6 kits, though it can vary. They are born in dens, which are usually burrows dug by their parents or repurposed from other animals.
At one month, they begin to play outside the den, engaging in activities that help develop their hunting skills. They communicate with each other through a series of vocalizations, including barks, screams, and whines. By the time they are six months old, they are ready to venture out on their own, although they often stay close to their family group until they are fully independent.
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[ Settings & Gear ]
📷 Sony α1
🔭 400mm GM + 1.4TC
🔅 F4 | 1/1600 | iso100
🖥️ Edited in
@lightroom
© Paul Browning photography
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