When they are young they are a brown or gray color, later they take on the color of their species. Some foxes will change colors when they molt with different growth cycles. Red foxes will oftentimes change from red to gold depending on the time of year, they also do this as a seasonal adaptation. They have adapted to match the colors of the earth around them. Spring and summertime Arctic foxes are a darker color, usually a brown or grayĬolor. Their fur losing some of its defining colors and makes them appear to be darker or lighter than normal. They do this so that they will stay cooler in the warmer months. Most red foxes and arctic foxes will change colors when they start to shed. Why Some Foxesįoxes change colors for a couple of reasons. Baby foxes also knownĪs kits, are oftentimes born one color, then change color once they get a fewīecause there are so many different types of color morphs and hybrid colorations it can be hard to identify species.
Occurs when a fox goes through different growth cycles. Shedding occurs just before the summer months, which helps them lose a little of their coat and guard hair in preparation for the heat. Red foxes and arctic foxes both change colors with the seasons and most foxes change colors as they molt with growth (from baby/kit to young adult.
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