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two foxes chasing each other in the snow in Hokkaido, Japan
March 28, 2016
Wild Abandon
“Early spring is in the air,” writes Hiroke Inoue, a Your Shot community member who snapped this photo of red foxes racing on a snowy hill in Biei, a town in Hokkaido, Japan. Considered resourceful animals, red foxes can be found around the world and in various habitats. They mate in winter. Inoue's shot was recently featured in the Daily Dozen. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our storytelling community where members can take part in photo assignments, get expert feedback, be published, and more. Join now >>
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