Stories · Lebanon
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
- Vulpes vulpes
- Anjar, Lebanon
- A family at the burrow
- Weeks of searching
The family portraitAnjar, Lebanon
The story
Finding the burrow
Capturing these photos was a dream that took weeks of searching to locate their burrows. By tracking droppings and food remnants, we finally found one. From that moment, it became an unforgettable experience. Each morning, we hid quietly, waiting for them to emerge and start their day. After countless shots, we were finally rewarded with the perfect family portrait.
Field guide
About the red fox
Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are highly adaptable and widespread mammals found across diverse habitats in the Northern Hemisphere. Characterized by their distinctive reddish-brown fur, white-tipped tail, and black legs and ears, red foxes are known for their cunning and intelligence. They exhibit a versatile diet, preying on small mammals, birds, insects, and scavenging for fruits and vegetation when necessary. Red foxes are skilled hunters and have a keen sense of smell and hearing. They are also notable for their agility and playfulness, often engaging in social behaviors within family groups. Red foxes are successful urban adapters, inhabiting both rural landscapes and city outskirts. Their adaptability, combined with their striking appearance and behaviors, has solidified their place as one of the most well-known and widespread members of the Canidae family.
