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Copyright: Heinz Koloska (wallhalla15) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1767 W: 58 N: 3350] (13829)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Fujifilm Finepix S7000, Fujifilm 1,5 X Tele Conversions Lens
Exposure: f/4, 1/300 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): BEST OF: Foxes, Maned wolves, & Jackals 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-10-29 3:46
Viewed: 1584
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Red Fox - Vulpes vulpes

Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Vulpes

Characteristics
The red fox has orangish-red fur on its back, sides and head. It has white fur under its neck and on its chest. It has a long bushy tail tipped in white, pointed black ears and black legs and feet.

Range
The red fox can be found in most of the United States and Canada, except for the far north in Canada and Alaska and much of the western U.S. and Hawaii. The red fox can also be found in Europe and Asia and it has been introduced to Australia

Habitat
The red fox makes its home in wooded areas, prairies and farmland.

Diet
The red fox eats a wide variety of foods. It is an omnivore and its diet includes fruits, berries and grasses. It also eats birds and small mammals like squirrels, rabbits and mice. A large part of the red fox's diet is made up invertebrates like crickets, caterpillars, grasshoppers, beetles and crayfish. The red fox will continue to hunt even when it is full. It stores extra food under leaves, snow or dirt.

Life Cycle
The red fox mates from January through March. The female will make one or more dens right after mating. The extra dens are used if the original den is disturbed. A little less than two months after mating, the female gives birth to a litter of between one and ten kits. The male brings the female food while she is caring for the kits. The kits start playing outside the den when they are about a month old. The mother begins feeding her kits regurgitated food, but eventually she will bring them live prey to "play" with and eat. Playing with live prey helps the young kits develop the skills they will need for hunting. The kits leave their mother when they are about seven months old.

Behavior
The red fox is mostly nocturnal, although it will sometimes venture out in the day. The red fox, unlike other mammals, hears low-frequency sounds very well. It can hear small animals digging underground and will frequently dig in the dirt or snow to catch prey. The fox stalks its prey, much like a cat. It gets as close as it can and then pounces and chases its prey.

Except for breeding females, the fox doesn't usually use a den. Sometimes it will sleep in the open, wrapping its bushy tail around its nose to stay warm. When it does use a den, it will usually find an abandoned rabbit or marmot den instead of making its own den.
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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-10-29 4:15]

What a wonderful and interesting portrait that you have well done ! Congratulations Heinz and thanks for sharing here.
PS : sorry if my comment is a bit short but I explain why on the TN forum…

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-10-29 6:10]

Shy but prying ;-) Amazing portrait of this cute animal Heinz! Sunny, colorfull and very well spotted.

Hallo Heinz,
wie schaffst Du das? Wie kommt man so nahe an solche Tiere ran? Ich habs noch nicht mal geschafft, einen von der Ferne zu fotografieren. Er ist wundervoll. Vielen Dank, ich hoffe bei Euch scheint auch die Sonne, viele Grüße
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2005-10-29 8:56]

Hello Heinz,
Very nice portrait.Lovely composition and POV.
I like it ! Very well done

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-10-29 12:34]

Heinz, a very beautiful animal, a very nice image.

Excellent exposure, pov and pose.

I like eye contact too.

Nice shot Heinz. Very good color and exposure. I like this scene, with the fox partially hidden from view. An excellent note also. Well done & have a Great Day. Thank You.

Hi Hinz,
Great capture on this fox. I love how he is peeking out of the vegatation. Very good colors and detail. Nice Shot!
Scott

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-10-29 18:44]

Excellent shot Heinz! Very good portrait. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Good capture Heinz,
Good colour, detail and sharpness.
Well composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Heinz

This is a great shot. You have composed it extremely well. The light was in your favour. Sharpness and clarity are spot on. Nice work. Thanks.

Now thats a real beauty,superb shot,well caught....
Excellent!!!!!
Cesie

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2005-10-31 3:02]

Hi Heinz,
good capture, beautiful portrait of fox. I like it. very well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2005-10-31 11:28]

Personal assessment of the photo: very good.
Capacity of evocation in me: very strong.
Very trong visual impact with the fox looking at you.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much Heinz.

he/she looks very serious and curious at the same time. The natural frame made by those leaves makes this shot even more interesting. TFS!

This is astounding. You've really managed to capture the detail of the fur and the light is wonderful, along with the composition too.
I think I would have cloned out the small mark that is between the eyes.
Very well done!

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