Red Fox – 10/16/12

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 10/16/12

Observation Time: 8:55 a.m.

Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road (back yard)

Common Name: Red Fox

Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes

Comments: This red fox showed up in our back yard. I took these photos out the window. Apart from its large size, the red fox is distinguished from other fox species by its ability to adapt quickly to new environments and, unlike most of its related species, is not listed as endangered anywhere.

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