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Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

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First seen
May 2026
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PHOTOGRAPHS

Red Fox looking toward the camera with one front paw lifted against a pale background.

This Red Fox was lurking about the train station on our way up to the “Top of Europe,” Jungfraujoch. Was lucky enough to have the opportunity to capture some shots while we waited for our next train 🦊 Red foxes in the Swiss Alps are legendary for their cunning and intelligence, earning the age-old reputation of being “sly as a fox.” They expertly navigate rugged terrain by using stealthy hunting tactics, quick learning from human presence (such as exploiting food at mountain stations), and adaptive strategies to evade predators and harsh conditions—they are opportunistic survivors that think strategically and remember solutions in varied alpine habitats.

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Photo details
Species
Red Fox
Scientific name
Vulpes vulpes
Location
Kleine Scheidegg railway station
Photographed
May 2026
Camera
NIKON D850
Focal length
500 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/500 s
ISO
220
Posted
May 2026

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Kleine Scheidegg railway station

Railway station · Switzerland

Map of Kleine Scheidegg railway station, Switzerland; marker identifies the named place, not the photo spot
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