Gray Fox Challenging Images Rows 3-4

Plain text indicates the location (see corresponding red arrow) of the animal(s) in image; bold text indicates the basis of the identification of the animal(s).

1 ­– On pile, facing camera. [Single gray fox: more pronounced degree of contrast between dorsal surface and flank and absence of black on leg fronts are characteristic of the gray versus the red fox.]

2  ­– In background behind pile, facing right.  [Single gray fox: poorly illuminated image showing grizzled gray back, contrasting with lighter neck and flank region and darker stripe on tail is characteristic of the gray versus the red fox.]

3 ­– In foreground to left of pile, facing right.  [Single gray fox: partial view shows grizzled gray dorsal area to shoulder, contrasting with lighter neck region and absence of black on leg front that is indicative of the gray versus the red fox.]

4 – In background behind pile, facing left.  [Single gray fox: poorly illuminated image showing grizzled gray back, contrasting with lighter neck and flank region and darker stripe on tail that are characteristic of the gray versus the red fox.]

5 – In background to right of pile, facing right.  [Single gray fox: a rare daytime view, partially obstructed by foliage, shows grizzled gray back contrasting with orange/brown on flank and legs and darker stripe on tail is characteristic of the gray fox.]

6 – Directly behind pile, facing away from camera.  [Single gray fox: lighter gray tail contrasting with black border and tip is characteristic of the gray versus the red fox.]