Thread: What's wrong with this fox?

Why doesn't her tail look right? Is it mange? Or is she shedding for her new summer fur? _________________ Rick Cox Canon 40D, Canon 300L f/4 IS, Tokina Pro-D 100mm macro, Sigma 24-135mm

Rick, I would venture to say, this fox has some sort of skin ailment. Dermatitis, mange, even extremely poor diet. It's not simply shedding winter coat, as they don't loose all their fur like that. _________________ Nikon D80 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor There is no prison, no torture, no punishment.. that is so terrible as that of the human mind. Leslie 1985

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I suppose it can be poor diet as I have seen her out in late morning/early afternoon hunting. She is NOT a pretty fox. _________________ Rick Cox Canon 40D, Canon 300L f/4 IS, Tokina Pro-D 100mm macro, Sigma 24-135mm

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Reading up a little more, it could be sarcoptic mange, which can be transferred to humans. Might be good idea to notify Game and Parks and let them handle the situation. If she passes on, which may be the case, just don't let anyone handle her but authorities. _________________ Nikon D80 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor There is no prison, no torture, no punishment.. that ...

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I don't think that one is very healthy. I don't know what is wrong with it but its condition is not good. _________________ Your critique of my images is always welcome. _ ( '< / ) ) //' ' KimR E-1 and lenses/ Limited knowledge and ability.

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Looks like it is mange. It would be a good idea to get that one out of the population before she spreads it to others. Coyotes and fox are prone to this nasty ailment. I have seen coyotes that have almost no hair left on them.