When you think of foxes, you're probably imagining a lot of soft, bushy red fur — and typically, you'd be right! But foxes, including red foxes, actually come in a variety of hues, including deep black.
While the red-furred foxes might be the most easily seen, their black-furred friends are just as sweet, and just as adorable! If you have any doubt, check out this darling baby growing up through its first month.
Photographers and nature-lovers all over the world have captured the unique beauty of these black foxes on camera — and luckily for us, they share them online so we can appreciate these cute creatures from anywhere!
It's so wonderful that you can check out wildlife even in the middle of an urban setting. We've collected some gorgeous shots of these sweet creatures being playful and lovely in their natural habitats.
Check them out for your daily dose of cuteness, and fall in love with the foxes who know that basic black goes with everything!
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Black foxes are actually not their own species, but red foxes with a color variation. These "color morphs" of red foxes are red, black, and "cross," or a combination of red and black fur.
In winter, black foxes sometimes develop silver tips on their fur, giving them an ashy gray look. For this reason, they're often referred to as "silver foxes," but they're actually the same species as red foxes.
And they're always incredibly chic!
While a fox with red fur might be brighter and easier to see, there's something really special about black foxes.
And the fact that foxes come in different colors reminds us how cool and diverse nature really is!
Plus, you can't go wrong with basic black.
And let's not forget how cute they are as babies.
But really, foxes of any color are just perfect.
If you're lucky, you might see one of these color morphs yourself! But you'll have to look carefully.
Except for Antarctica, foxes can be found on every continent, and as such, they've been featured in many myths and legends across the globe. Most commonly, they're associated with trickery, but they're not usually evil.
So if you ever see a black fox, consider yourself lucky. Even though black animals have been unfairly branded as bad luck over the years, they're really just as sweet as their non-black brethren.
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