Cape Fox

[Hendri Venter]

I captured this mother Cape Fox with her two little ones at there den in the Kgalagadi on a recent trip. Sadly one of the young became the prey of a Martial Eagle the next day.

The Cape Fox is the only true fox and the smallest canid found in South Africa. Also called the Silver Fox.

Canon ID MK III
Canon 300mm F2.8 + 1.4 TC
ISO 1600
Apreture F8
SS 1/1600 sec
Aperture Priority

[Betsie Storm]

Lovely interaction captured, Hendri. I still need these guys for my files- think I only ever saw them once, prior to camera days. Thanks for sharing image and story. Capture by the martial would have made a great, if sad image.

[Harshad Barve]

One beautiful image and lovely moment very well captured , But sad story
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Hendri, I like the happy interaction between the pups, and a cool expression from the pup at the bottom. Great image mate.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Lovely interaction. The eye contact with the little one at the bottom is nice. I am tempted to reduce the colour temperature a bit. Look forward to more.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Oh this is wonderful !!! Love the interaction you captured Hendri and the excellent detail. Love it !!!

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks for all the kind comments. Its much appreciated.

[Morkel Erasmus]

lovely interaction in sweet light, I cringe every time I hear (read) this sad tale...

[David Fletcher]

What a lovely shot Hendri! Great to see this sort of interaction.