The Patagonian gray fox is a small, agile canid native to the windswept grasslands and shrublands of southern Argentina and Chile. Despite its name, it’s more closely related to wolves and jackals than true foxes, and it’s well-adapted to the harsh, open landscapes of Patagonia. With a bushy tail and a mottled grey/rust coat, it blends easily into its surroundings while hunting for rodents, birds, fruit, and carrion. Curious but cautious, they’re often seen pausing to glance back before disappearing into the wild Patagonian steppe. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 240mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.
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The Patagonian gray fox is a small, agile canid native to the windswept grasslands and shrublands of southern Argentina and Chile. Despite its name, it’s more closely related to wolves and jackals than true foxes, and it’s well-adapted to the harsh, open landscapes of Patagonia. With a bushy tail and a mottled grey/rust coat, it blends easily into its surroundings while hunting for rodents, birds, fruit, and carrion. Curious but cautious, they’re often seen pausing to glance back before disappearing into the wild Patagonian steppe. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 240mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.