Red Fox Kits
by Suzanne Stout
Title
Red Fox Kits
Artist
Suzanne Stout
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Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
If you wander through Victor or Cripple Creek, you will likely see a red fox or two. They frequent the historic mining district. But they are not unique to Teller County.
The red fox is the most widely distributed member of the canid family — which also includes wolves and coyotes — and can be found on four continents.
In fact, the range of the red fox has increased alongside human expansion as these omnivores are very good at adapting to different environments including urban areas.
Red fox are about the size of a small dog, ranging in size from 8-15 pounds. They are generally three to four feet long. Some distinguishing characteristics are their elongated muzzle, pointed ears and a bushy, white-tipped tail.
Like black bear, red fox don’t always live up to their name. They are not always red. Genetic variations result in four recognized color phases: red, cross, silver and black. The red color phase is the most common.
The best way to identify a red fox is by the white-tipped tail. All of the color phases will have this characteristic.
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May 20th, 2019
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