Born in spring, red fox kits are a lively sight on our public lands. For the first few weeks, these curious youngsters stay close to the safety of their den and are cared for by both parents. As they grow, they begin venturing out, pouncing, playing, and practicing the skills they’ll need to survive, like hunting and foraging. By summer’s end, these playful kits are well on their way to becoming independent foxes. | U.S. Department of the Interior

Red foxes remain active through the winter. If you're lucky, you might see a red fox pouncing on prey through the snow or taking advantage of a sunlit snowbank to warm up on a cold day, but most people will have better luck spotting tracks or hearing a red fox this time of year. Red foxes are generally solitary through much of the winter, but it's now breeding season for the red fox, a particularly vocal time for this species as they look for mates. At night, listen for the "vixen scream", an ee