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Japanese Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes japonica

Photo by triggsturner
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Field Notes

Description:

The endemic red fox sub species of Japan. This one a medium sized fox with reddish fur over the head and shoulders paling to silver grey over the hind quarters. White under the muzzle and throat continuing throughout the under parts. Characteristic bushy tail and pointed muzzle with dark amber eyes.

Habitat:

Found crossing a country road in early morning near Karuizawa on the island of Honshu, Japan, in deciduous forest.

Notes:

This fox sub looks a little different from the foxes I saw later in Hokkaido. I put this down to environmental factors as it was quite a bit warmer on Honshu. They are in fact separate sub species but I cannot find any data describing any physiological differences between them.

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Comments (13)
CEM_Kinloch
These are amazing photos. They have beautiful scenery as well.
Tukup
Terrific seris Triggs. Wonderful poses. Congratulations on your nomination for SOTW.
triggsturner
Thank you Leuba for your comment. Yes this one was far more nervous than they Hokkaido one. Thank you also Ashley for the nomination. Always an honour.
Leuba Ridgway
Great photos as usual ! you can almost sense a skittishness in the animal as well. Lovely spotting.
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
triggsturner
Thanks Neil. Probably something along the lines of, "darn tourists!" ; )
Neil Ross
Very nice, Rob. It does appear to look different from your Hokkaido fox. This fellow obviously has something to say. Google translate at the ready :)

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