Foxy is a photograph by Karol Livote which was uploaded on June 1st, 2013.
Foxy
As reported by NatGEO - Red foxes live around the world in many diverse habitats including forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. They also... more
by Karol Livote
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Foxy
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Karol Livote
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Photograph - By Karol Livote
Description
As reported by NatGEO - Red foxes live around the world in many diverse habitats including forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. They also adapt well to human environments such as farms, suburban areas, and even large communities. The red fox's resourcefulness has earned it a legendary reputation for intelligence and cunning.
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.
Foxes also signal each other by making scent posts�urinating on trees or rocks to announce their presence.
In winter, foxes meet to mate. The vixen (female) typically gives birth to a litter of 2 to 12 pups. At birth, red foxes are actually brown or gray. A new red coat usually grows in by the end of the first month, but some red foxes are golden, reddish-brown, silver, or even black. Both parents care for their young through the summer before they are able to strike out on their own in the fall.
Red foxes are hunted for sport, though not extensively, and are sometimes killed as destructive pests or frequent carriers of rabies.
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Marcia Breznay
This is a wonderful capture. I love the softness of it. The description is great information too. v/f/p1
Karol Livote
Thanks for all the features int he groups including but not limited to the 3 A DAy greeting card group, the Artist News group and the Artistic innovation group
Karol Livote
Truly appreciate all the features in the groups including but not limited to the Your Best Work group, the Weekly fun group ane the Thousands Gallery group
Randy Rosenberger
Karol, I just love this beauty and so creative! Love your description to go with it. Have to agree with my buddy, Eric Langley from E. Langley Photography, aka "Jake Blues" for his recognition of the fine quality of your works. He has good taste, especially for burritos and pizza! LOL Sorry Jake, the Devil made me do it! Thanks so very much for your visit and comments on this piece, as it really makes my heart feel good to know others are interested and like some of my works. I usually don't post much of my work, as I try to PROMOTE my members' works, but hearing from you, is very heartwarming to me. Thank you, thank you very much! Forever, Elvis