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A pair of pallid foxes (Vulpes pallida) at Cub Creek Science Camp in Rolla, MO. The female in the front is named Pallida and the male in the back in named Gadget.
This species of fox comes from Sub-Saharan Africa. Their large ears not only assist with hearing prey and threats, but serve to regulate their body temperature.
Cub Creek Science Camp is a residential animal and science summer camp located in central Missouri. Here children from all over the world come to learn about the Earth’s creatures and to gain an appreciation for science and nature.
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This photo © Joel Sartore 2021. Image usage guidelines

This photo is part of the Photo Ark.