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Fox Kits in Yellowstone, One with some Melanism Check out these two Red Fox siblings. One of them is showing some melanism, a 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. Melanism in red foxes, scientifically known as *Vulpes vulpes*, is much less common than in other species, such as the black panther, which is a melanistic form of leopards or jaguars. In red foxes, this trait is particularly rare and is the result of a recessive allele. This means that both of the parents must carry this allele to produce a melanistic offspring like this one, a genetic combination that is uncommon in the wild.

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Fox Kits in Yellowstone, one showing some Melanism

July 19, 2024July 29, 2024 Brovsky

Check out these two Red Fox siblings. One of them is showing some melanism, a genetic mutation that results in

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Red Fox kits playing then their mom arrives

June 11, 2023July 4, 2024 Brovsky

Red fox kits playing at an abandoned cabin where they are denning. Check out the photo of them running with

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