Only the Nose Knows

Description

Two fox kits siblings greet each other by touching noses, otherwise known as "nose boops." The kits are between six and eight weeks old and are part of a skulk of 10. It was a very warm day this spring when the little ones appeared from their den's hole. But instead of going into their usual play fighting, the heat made them a bit sluggish. So instead it was a greeting as they emerged from the hole before they laid sprawled out in the heavy brush. Foxes touch noses for several reasons, among them communication, as a greeting and a way to show trust and affection. Insta: @danidmedia

Taken By

Dani-Elle Dubé

Taken On

April 18, 2026

Tagged

animal lion mammal wildlife canine fox kit_fox red_fox carnivores fur snout terrestrial_animal canidae swift_fox

Assignments

Wildlife