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This fox is a little… different. 😳Meet the Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrilata), which is distinguished by its characteristic flattened face. This species can be found in parts of Asia, including China, India, and Nepal—and has been observed at elevations of up to 17,388 ft (5,300 m). It has a thick layer of fur to help it survive the cold, windy grasslands it inhabits.

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Image Description A photo of a Tibetan Fox taken from slightly above. The fox is looking back toward the viewer. It has a thick coat of auburn fur, with a lighter-colored underbelly and dark grayish markings on its flanks and tail. It has a wide face. The Tibetan fox preys on birds and small mammals like the pika. It's even been observed trailing bears as they dig their dens, waiting to catch pikas fleeing their underground hiding places. Photo: Dash Huang, C BY-NC-SA 2.0, flickr
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