Inquisitive, Urban, Beautiful fox walks up to photographer

2 years ago
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Red foxes have long snouts and red fur across the face, back, sides, and tail. Their throat, chin, and belly are grayish-white. Red foxes have black feet and black-tipped ears that are large and pointy. One of the most noticeable characteristics of the red fox is the fluffy white-tipped tail. Red foxes are about three feet long and two feet tall. They are nimble and walk with delicate grace.
Red foxes mate in winter. Right after mating, a female builds a den. Females can deliver anywhere between one and 12 pups per litter. Pups are born brown or gray, usually turning red within about a month. Both parents take care of their offspring until the next fall, when the young foxes set out on their own.
Red foxes have adapted well to suburban and rural communities. While other large predators have been pushed away from human development, red foxes took advantage of the changed habitat. They generally live in parks and woodland edges, and red foxes will readily eat whatever is available. Red foxes are solitary, so it is easy for them to hide and escape people.

These red foxes are frequently spotted in Burlington Ontario, close to Lake Ontario. They have their pick of squirrels and rabbits in this area, not to mention mice and some of their other favourite items, including raiding garbage bins when they are accessible.

They are timid, but definitely curious, inquisitive creatures that seem interested in humans, or perhaps they are simply food driven to think that we may have some delicacy to offer.

This was truly a wonderful experience for me to simply sit quietly and observe this beautiful creature. I was surprised to have it walk right towards me to have a better look. This was definitely worth the morning walk!

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