One of two foxes we saw today...
The Silver Fox is a melanistic form of red fox. Melanism is an undue
development of dark-colored pigment in the skin, and is the opposite
of albinism. Silver foxes display a great deal of pelt variation:
some are completely black, save for the white tail tip, while others
may be bluish-grey. Wild silver foxes do not reproduce exclusively
with members of the same coat morph, and can be littermates with the
common red variety
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ZGrmy ~ Loving Bear Cubs 16 months ago | reply
OMG he's gorgeous - great capture in the snow (it does make a lovely background)
love the comp - thanks for the info. Never seen a Silver Fox......
trilou 16 months ago | reply
Fantastic shot!!!
blackitten23 16 months ago | reply
Beautiful shot. Well deserving of the Explore.
CBronsk 16 months ago | reply
Wonderful, great clarity against the snow.
Dan Belton ( No Badger Cull ) 16 months ago | reply
What a stunning fox and an incredible portrait in the snow, we don't have silver foxes at all in the UK and black ones are very rare indeed. It almost looks like a different species, a gorgeous fox.
Jacqueline Cox [deleted] 16 months ago | reply
What a gorgeous fox. Well done, lovely shot :)
SunStones* 16 months ago | reply
oooh, my, what an animal! This is such a great shot, I can't believe you got so close!!!
I owe my soul... 16 months ago | reply
:-) So nice. I love the look on his face.
salma1 16 months ago | reply
WOW! I have never seen a silver fox before. Debbie, thanks for sharing this amazing shot.
shesnuckinfuts 16 months ago | reply
Thanks so much everyone!
chikuma_riv 16 months ago | reply
Great shot!!
Elisabeth Gaj 15 months ago | reply
Walt Gill 15 months ago | reply
very nice image...sharp
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namra38 15 months ago | reply
What a beautiful little fox!
Bob Noble Photography 9 months ago | reply
This is a great piece of work. Congrats. If you have time I always appreciate your comments and feedback.
goblin-queen66 8 months ago | reply
Wonderful shot!