The Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) is a subspecies of red fox widely distributed in Hokkaido, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and the surrounding islands of Japan. The Ezo red fox's formal name, kitakitsune (北狐), was given to the subspecies by Kyukichi Kishida when he studied them in Sakhalin in 1924. [1] [2]

The Ezo Red Fox stands out with its impressive dimensions and distinctive features. Typically larger than its mainland relatives, the Ezo Red Fox can weigh between 5 to 10 kg (11-22 lbs) and measures about 60-70 cm (24-28 inches) in body length, excluding the tail.

The Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) is a subspecies of Red fox. Ezo is a Japanese word meaning "foreigner" and referred to the historical lands of the Ainu people to the north of Honshu, which the Japanese named Ezo-chi.

The Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) is a subspecies of the red fox that inhabits a wide range of Hokkaido, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, and surrounding islands in Japan.

Dec 22, 2024 · The Ezo Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) is a captivating subspecies of red fox that thrives in Hokkaido, Japan. This stunning creature is a highlight of our annual Hokkaido photography tours, where participants have the opportunity to …

Apr 15, 2020 · The ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) is a subspecies of red fox widely distributed in Hokkaido, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and the surrounding islands of Japan. ...more. The Ezo red fox's...

Dec 28, 2024 · The Ezo Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes schrenckii) is a subspecies of the red fox found primarily in Hokkaido, Japan, and parts of Russia. One notable distinction is its larger size than the Japanese red foxes on Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

The ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) is a subspecies of red fox widely distributed in Hokkaido, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and the surrounding islands of Japan. (Source: …

Mar 31, 2019 · A sub species of the Red Fox. This one found in the north has a very pale red, almost orange coloured coat with silvery tips , white under the jaw and down the throat and chest. Black tipped ears and paws and characteristic white tip to the bushy tail.

Aug 22, 2019 · The Ezo Red Fox is a subspecies of the red fox native to the Japanese island region of Hokkaido, the Russian island of Sakhalin, and the territorially disputed Southern Kuril …