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Swift Fox?

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Posted by Jeremy Week on December 29, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Swift Fox?
Hi,

I was wondering if someone could confirm that this is a swift fox? I'm
guessing it is, but am not positive.

Was taken out on the Eastern Plains of CO.

Thanks!
Posted by Jeremy Week on December 29, 2009 at 10:36 PM
#2
Posted by Jeremy Week on December 29, 2009 at 10:36 PM
#3

BTW, I should have mentioned that this fox was not much bigger
than a housecat. Pretty small.
Posted by bill meikle on December 29, 2009 at 10:37 PM
It certainly looks like one Jeremy but I'm not an expert. Nice photos.
Posted by CAZ on December 30, 2009 at 7:43 AM
He doesn't look to swift just sitting there. :biggrin: Great shots of a beautiful animal. I really love the third one where he's just casually checking you out.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on December 30, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Nice swift fox images - I like #3 as well. Swift fox can be identified by the black-tipped tail. Red fox have a white tip on the tail. That's the easiest way to tell them apart. I use the Audubon field guide for mammals.
Posted by Don George on December 30, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Swift for sure. Another identifying feature is the light colored feet and triangular ears. Great image.
Posted by Jeremy Week on December 30, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Thanks guys!
Posted by Morris McClung on December 31, 2009 at 6:00 PM
A beautiful animal and beautiful shots as well!
Posted by Dan Walters on January 6, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Great images! Nice light and color.