Jumpin' Jack Flash 4304
At the risk of a fox overload I'm posting another red fox photo today. I don't think I've posted this many photos of any single species in a row before. But maybe that's not inappropriate for the most widespread carnivore on the face of the earth. Red foxes were actually introduced to North America in the 1700's, and were then moved throughout the United States in the early 1900's, to help fuel a busy fur industry. But the red fox was already present in North America before its importation, and genetic studies have shown that all traces of imported foxes have disappeared in the east, while foxes moved to the western US mixed with native red foxes and are now part of their genetic pool.
Foxes are also some of the fastest animals on earth. They can reach speeds of 45 mph for short distances. That means that they can outrun most domestic dogs. In addition to being fast they are nimble and agile, and can change direction in an instant. This helps when hunting, but also when being hunted. They are amazingly adaptable, and thrive in close proximity to humans. They are one of nature's greatest success stories. #iloveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #NewJersey #Nature in #America #USA #RedFoxes #Foxes #DrDADBooks #Canon #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday #PicYourPark
Jumpin' Jack Flash 4304
At the risk of a fox overload I'm posting another red fox photo today. I don't think I've posted this many photos of any single species in a row before. But maybe that's not inappropriate for the most widespread carnivore on the face of the earth. Red foxes were actually introduced to North America in the 1700's, and were then moved throughout the United States in the early 1900's, to help fuel a busy fur industry. But the red fox was already present in North America before its importation, and genetic studies have shown that all traces of imported foxes have disappeared in the east, while foxes moved to the western US mixed with native red foxes and are now part of their genetic pool.
Foxes are also some of the fastest animals on earth. They can reach speeds of 45 mph for short distances. That means that they can outrun most domestic dogs. In addition to being fast they are nimble and agile, and can change direction in an instant. This helps when hunting, but also when being hunted. They are amazingly adaptable, and thrive in close proximity to humans. They are one of nature's greatest success stories. #iloveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #NewJersey #Nature in #America #USA #RedFoxes #Foxes #DrDADBooks #Canon #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday #PicYourPark