Vixens of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve on Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula have given birth to cubs. The naughty little cubs are already peeping from their dens, curiously gazing at the outside world. Photo-report by "You Reporter" project participant.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekVixens of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve on Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula have given birth to cubs. Fox cubs look a lot like puppies when they are young. They have reddish-brown fur and white-tipped tails.
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Vixens of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve on Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula have given birth to cubs. Fox cubs look a lot like puppies when they are young. They have reddish-brown fur and white-tipped tails.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekThe cubs examine the photographer curiously. They will grow quickly, and, by the beginning of August, it will be difficult to distinguish them from their adult counterparts.
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The cubs examine the photographer curiously. They will grow quickly, and, by the beginning of August, it will be difficult to distinguish them from their adult counterparts.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekThe father has brought his cubs a toy to play with.
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The father has brought his cubs a toy to play with.
© Photo : Igor Shpilenek Toys like this with tiny teethmarks in them can be found all over the Kronostky Nature Reserve.
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Toys like this with tiny teethmarks in them can be found all over the Kronostky Nature Reserve.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekThe foxes are currently in their molting period, during which their slender muzzles appear to be even more elongated.
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The foxes are currently in their molting period, during which their slender muzzles appear to be even more elongated.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekThe foxes are currently in their molting period, during which their slender muzzles appear to be even more elongated.
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The foxes are currently in their molting period, during which their slender muzzles appear to be even more elongated.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekThe brilliant red fur fades as it begins to thin. The summer coat is not very appealing - it is scarce and coarse, and will begin to thicken only at the beginning of fall. It is only then that the foxes will appear in all their glory.
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The brilliant red fur fades as it begins to thin. The summer coat is not very appealing - it is scarce and coarse, and will begin to thicken only at the beginning of fall. It is only then that the foxes will appear in all their glory.
© Photo : Igor ShpilenekFoxes are inquisitive and brave: they boldly examine the photographic equipment.
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Foxes are inquisitive and brave: they boldly examine the photographic equipment.