[cr_wildlife]

The Culpeo (Lycalopex culpaeus), also called the Zorro Culpea, the Culpeo Fox, or the Andean Fox is in reality not closely related to members of the fox family. To me, the head looks similar to the wolf and the body and color look similar to a jackal, which is not surprising, given that jackals and wolves are its closest relatives. Indeed, the genus name means "wolf fox". The species is found in a narrow strip along much of the west coast of South America. They eat a wide variety of prey, and their range is thought to have spread from the Andean foothills into the Patagonia plains due to the introduction of the European Hare and European Rabbit. These animals are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Image 1: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/800 second @ f/5.6, ISO 800.
Image 2: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/1250 second @ f/5.6, ISO 640.
Image 3: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/2000 second @ f/5.6, ISO 640.
Image 4: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/1600 second @ f/5.6, ISO 640.

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[bkgeist]

All great images, I like the portrait image i.e., no. 2) a lot!

Interesting post! Thanks for the background. Hope to see Patagonia some day!

 

[cr_wildlife]

All great images, I like the portrait image i.e., no. 2) a lot!

Interesting post! Thanks for the background. Hope to see Patagonia some day!

Thank you very much, Bruce. Patagonia is a good experience, so many unusual animals. The pumas are unbelievable. A bit like the brown bears on the Kenai Peninsula. They walk right past you and pay you no heed. An amazing experience! I hope you do get to go.

 

[MrFotoFool]

So great - love it!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thanks so very much !

 

[ssheipel]

Very nice. That first shot is really great!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thank you very much, Steven!

 

[Woodyg3]

Really nice!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thank you, Woody!

 

[Bill Ferris]

The Culpeo (Lycalopex culpaeus), also called the Zorro Culpea, the Culpeo Fox, or the Andean Fox is in reality not closely related to members of the fox family. To me, the head looks similar to the wolf and the body and color look similar to a jackal, which is not surprising, given that jackals and wolves are its closest relatives. Indeed, the genus name means "wolf fox". The species is found in a narrow strip along much of the west coast of South America. They eat a wide variety of prey, and their range is thought to have spread from the Andean foothills into the Patagonia plains due to the introduction of the European Hare and European Rabbit. These animals are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Image 1: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/800 second @ f/5.6, ISO 800.
Image 2: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/1250 second @ f/5.6, ISO 640.
Image 3: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/2000 second @ f/5.6, ISO 640.
Image 4: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/1600 second @ f/5.6, ISO 640.
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Great series!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thanks so much, Bill!

 

[Lance B]

Superb shots! No real favorite as they are all exceptional.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Lance, You are too kind!