![san joaquin kit fox sleeping by den](https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7320/27236274034_c29e33c5bf_z.jpg)
Mom San Joaquin kit fox taking an afternoon nap outside the den while pups are below
![san joaquin kit fox sleeping by den](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7326/27570826950_0199c092f1_z.jpg)
And again another day at 4:25pm… (it's tough being a mom with 3 puppies!)
![nosey visitor](https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7405/27236273744_e0b42a0536_z.jpg)
Not a kit fox. A volunteer nanny?
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References:
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - Morning with Mom
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - Carrizo Plain Triple Play
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - In a Family Way
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - The Terrible Twos
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - Kit Fox Family - Bonus Tracks
- Natural Areas Journal, Vol 31, 2011 - David J. Germano, Department of Biology, California State University Bakersfield - The San Joaquin Desert of California: Ecologically Misunderstood and Overlooked
- CSU Stanislaus Endangered Species Recovery Program - San Joaquin Kit Fox
- CSU Stanislaus Endangered Species Recovery Program - Recovery Plan for San Joaquin Kit Fox
Amazingly cute is right! I just revisited Morning with Mom for a strong hit of cuteness before bed.
ReplyDeleteThat second photo is exactly how Zoe sleep in the sun.
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