The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums
Last Friday, lensmen A.J. Haverkamp shot some great images of Zoo Duisburg's baby Arctic foxes. These canids are specially adapted for life in the frigid arctic with thick fur, a compact form, and a special circulation system in their paws. They also have keen hearing, which allows them to precisely locate prey beneath a layer of snow pack. They hunt by diving down beneath the snow and often emerge victorious!
Mom keeps a watchful eye from higher ground
Photo Credits: A.J. Haverkamp
Mom’s interseasonal coloration is so awkward, but I gotta love the kits. Get out of the food bowl, fool!
So cute!
Nice coloring on mom…very flashy. Thank you for the info on hunting and their paws.
Cute photos. The name of the Zoo is “Duisburg” by the way not Duisberg.
It is amazing that the foxes Laya and Odin got 12! babies! I did not even know they can have so many babies in one litter.
Stumbling over this entry and just wanted to add (beside the fact that the foxes are very cute) 😉 that Lunchi is right: The town’s name is “Duisburg”, not “Duisberg” 🙂
Lots of greetings
Christina
(who loves Zooborns) 😉
Thank you for noticing. FIxed!
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