Put together this jigsaw to see the Himalayan red fox in Spiti Valley
Red foxes have exceptional hearing, in addition to a sharp sense of smell. They use this ability to hunt in winter when the landscape is covered in snow. They keep their ears alert for the rustle of burrowing creatures such as voles and pikas. When a fox senses prey underground, it follows the sound, and at an opportune moment, pounces into the snow!
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