Red Fox Hunts For Food In The Winter

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Red fox on the hunt for food in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

There is something really satisfying about observing a wild animal such as this Red Fox in its natural habitat.

Red fox digs for food in the snows of Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

One winter in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada, we observed this Red Fox as it foraged for food beneath the deep snow.

Red fox walks through deep snow in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

It certainly covered the ground quickly…

Red fox searches for prey in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

though moving at a slow trot.

Red fox searches for prey under trees in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

The Red Fox searched in the woods under tree boughs…

Red fox digs for prey in the snows of Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

and beneath inches of fresh snow in its quest for something to eat.

Red fox chews on find in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

With its head buried in the snow, it was difficult for the Red Fox to keep alert to its surroundings so surfaced every so often for a quick look around.

Red fox chews on find in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

By pawing the snow, the red fox came up with several tidbits that had been long buried.

Red fox licks its nose in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada

Yum! Yum!

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