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Jan 22, 2023 20:12:37   #
Sakwes Loc: Peace River, Alberta, Canada
 
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the area, they had been wiped out by that government back in the 1950s in an effort to stop a Rabies epidemic.

Our government being the experts they think they are spread poison baits everywhere which may have contributed to the end of the epidemic or maybe not, no one really knows.

What we do know for sure is it did eliminate all Fox, most of the Wolves, all of the Marten and most of the Fisher.

Around about 1970 a few Foxes moved in from surrounding areas and now we have a normal population of them again.
The ones that came in brought with them a high percentage, relatively speaking, of the dark color phase gene.
This is the gene responsible for Silver and Cross color variants.

A cross Fox is actually the mid point between the Silver, full on recessive gene variant and the Reds. No recessive gene effect apparent.

The Cross variants can range in color almost black, with a tan saddle to the one I am posting photos of today, a very pale individual called a superior Cross.

Cross Fox
Cross Fox...
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Cross Fox
Cross Fox...
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Pouncing on a Mouse.
Pouncing on a Mouse....
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Pouncing on a Mouse
Pouncing on a Mouse...
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Pouncing on a Mouse.
Pouncing on a Mouse....
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Toilet inspection
Toilet inspection...
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Toilet inspection.
Toilet inspection....
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This will do.
This will do....
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Cross Fox crossing thin ice.
Cross Fox crossing thin ice....
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Jan 22, 2023 20:14:56   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Great series.

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Jan 22, 2023 20:27:55   #
SWFeral Loc: SWNM
 
Absolutely wonderful photos of a gorgeous animal. What a tragic story about the eradication program. Thank you for sharing these.

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Jan 22, 2023 20:46:07   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Thanks for sharing this beautiful set!

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Jan 22, 2023 20:48:34   #
flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley
 
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Jan 22, 2023 20:48:58   #
Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado
 
Love fox! This is a nice series!!

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Jan 22, 2023 21:34:07   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Very, very nice.

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Jan 22, 2023 22:06:12   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
Wonderful pictures.

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Jan 22, 2023 22:11:58   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
Sakwes wrote:
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the area, they had been wiped out by that government back in the 1950s in an effort to stop a Rabies epidemic.

Our government being the experts they think they are spread poison baits everywhere which may have contributed to the end of the epidemic or maybe not, no one really knows.

What we do know for sure is it did eliminate all Fox, most of the Wolves, all of the Marten and most of the Fisher.

Around about 1970 a few Foxes moved in from surrounding areas and now we have a normal population of them again.
The ones that came in brought with them a high percentage, relatively speaking, of the dark color phase gene.
This is the gene responsible for Silver and Cross color variants.

A cross Fox is actually the mid point between the Silver, full on recessive gene variant and the Reds. No recessive gene effect apparent.

The Cross variants can range in color almost black, with a tan saddle to the one I am posting photos of today, a very pale individual called a superior Cross.
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the a... (show quote)


Wonderful set! Thanx for sharing.

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Jan 22, 2023 22:44:47   #
Horseart Loc: Alabama
 
Sakwes wrote:
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the area, they had been wiped out by that government back in the 1950s in an effort to stop a Rabies epidemic.

Our government being the experts they think they are spread poison baits everywhere which may have contributed to the end of the epidemic or maybe not, no one really knows.

What we do know for sure is it did eliminate all Fox, most of the Wolves, all of the Marten and most of the Fisher.

Around about 1970 a few Foxes moved in from surrounding areas and now we have a normal population of them again.
The ones that came in brought with them a high percentage, relatively speaking, of the dark color phase gene.
This is the gene responsible for Silver and Cross color variants.

A cross Fox is actually the mid point between the Silver, full on recessive gene variant and the Reds. No recessive gene effect apparent.

The Cross variants can range in color almost black, with a tan saddle to the one I am posting photos of today, a very pale individual called a superior Cross.
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the a... (show quote)


That is one beautiful, healthy looking animal! Great photos!!!

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Jan 23, 2023 05:14:55   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Sakwes wrote:
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the area, they had been wiped out by that government back in the 1950s in an effort to stop a Rabies epidemic.

Our government being the experts they think they are spread poison baits everywhere which may have contributed to the end of the epidemic or maybe not, no one really knows.

What we do know for sure is it did eliminate all Fox, most of the Wolves, all of the Marten and most of the Fisher.

Around about 1970 a few Foxes moved in from surrounding areas and now we have a normal population of them again.
The ones that came in brought with them a high percentage, relatively speaking, of the dark color phase gene.
This is the gene responsible for Silver and Cross color variants.

A cross Fox is actually the mid point between the Silver, full on recessive gene variant and the Reds. No recessive gene effect apparent.

The Cross variants can range in color almost black, with a tan saddle to the one I am posting photos of today, a very pale individual called a superior Cross.
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the a... (show quote)


Excellent set of images.

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Jan 23, 2023 05:54:06   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Sakwes wrote:
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the area, they had been wiped out by that government back in the 1950s in an effort to stop a Rabies epidemic.

Our government being the experts they think they are spread poison baits everywhere which may have contributed to the end of the epidemic or maybe not, no one really knows.

What we do know for sure is it did eliminate all Fox, most of the Wolves, all of the Marten and most of the Fisher.

Around about 1970 a few Foxes moved in from surrounding areas and now we have a normal population of them again.
The ones that came in brought with them a high percentage, relatively speaking, of the dark color phase gene.
This is the gene responsible for Silver and Cross color variants.

A cross Fox is actually the mid point between the Silver, full on recessive gene variant and the Reds. No recessive gene effect apparent.

The Cross variants can range in color almost black, with a tan saddle to the one I am posting photos of today, a very pale individual called a superior Cross.
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the a... (show quote)



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Jan 23, 2023 06:52:12   #
Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada
 
An excellent set.

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Jan 23, 2023 07:25:08   #
gailj Loc: Fulton IL
 
Beautiful & awesome photos ☺️

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Jan 23, 2023 08:21:07   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Sakwes wrote:
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the area, they had been wiped out by that government back in the 1950s in an effort to stop a Rabies epidemic.

Our government being the experts they think they are spread poison baits everywhere which may have contributed to the end of the epidemic or maybe not, no one really knows.

What we do know for sure is it did eliminate all Fox, most of the Wolves, all of the Marten and most of the Fisher.

Around about 1970 a few Foxes moved in from surrounding areas and now we have a normal population of them again.
The ones that came in brought with them a high percentage, relatively speaking, of the dark color phase gene.
This is the gene responsible for Silver and Cross color variants.

A cross Fox is actually the mid point between the Silver, full on recessive gene variant and the Reds. No recessive gene effect apparent.

The Cross variants can range in color almost black, with a tan saddle to the one I am posting photos of today, a very pale individual called a superior Cross.
When I was growing up there were no Fox's in the a... (show quote)


Cool series, enjoyed it!!!

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