theurbanfoxwatcher: Guide To Aging Fox CubsIf you ever wondered how to tell the age of a fox cub the
theurbanfoxwatcher:Guide To Aging Fox CubsIf you ever wondered how to tell the age of a fox cub then hopefully this guide will help! From the day cubs start coming above ground, at 4-5 weeks old, they grow extremely fast, and so I’ve tried to include images and info on all the main stages of growth. The months stated are based on the assumption that the cubs are born during the main birthing period of March, however cubs can be born as early as January and as late as April, so the month may not necessarily match age. April, 4 weeks old. Very small (could fit into the palm of your hand) with a dark, woolly coat. Cubs are just starting to appear above ground at this time but wont go more than a few yards from their den.April - May, 6 weeks old. Coat is changing to a lighter color and adult features just starting to come through. May, 2 months old. Coat is much lighter but remains very short and woolly. Features still very compact and rounded compared to an adult. Best time to see cubs playing around the den as they still wont venture very far at this age. June, 3 months old. Cub is half-grown, with legs, ears and muzzle all much longer. Looks like an adult in miniature. Cubs at this age become much more adventurous and abandon the breeding den to lie up above ground during the day.July, 4 months old. Cub is now ¾ grown. This is the awkward stage where cubs can appear very lanky and leggy. Full adult coat starting to come through. Cubs are becoming fully independent by this age.September, 6 months old. Cub is now fully grown and will be preparing to leave home. Cubs are now barely indistinguishable from an adult, although it wont be until 2 years of age that they’ll have fully matured and filled out. At this age the cub has finally grown it’s full winter coat. In it’s first year the coat wont be as long or thick as that of a mature adult which can help tell them apart. (Note, all the photos are of different cubs!) -- source link
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