For Fox Friday, we have a Yellowstone Fox Kit showing some black fur coloring known as melanism. Melanism is a rare genetic mutation that results in an increased amount of dark pigmentation, making his/her fur appear black or significantly darker than the typical red and white of the species.
Photographed July 7th, 2024. For email subscribers – remember to click on the image if you want to see a higher quality version of the image on the Big Sky Wildlife website.