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Michigan Confirms Rare Fox Photo
Michigan DNR says melanistic gray fox photo is an incredibly rare sight in the region.
In brief
Michigan DNR says melanistic gray fox photo is an incredibly rare sight in the region. Michigan DNR confirms a melanistic gray fox photo is an incredibly rare sight in the Midwest, likely due to a camera white balance error causing purple tones. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Michigan DNR confirms unusual fox photo
Michigan DNR shared photos of a melanistic gray fox taken in the state, calling it an incredibly rare sight in the Midwest.
“This is an incredibly rare sight, and it's the only example we're currently aware of in the Midwest”
Melanistic fox explained
Melanism is a genetic condition giving animals darker coats than usual, with Michigan's black squirrels being a common example.
Fox species differences
Michigan has two fox species: red foxes with white-tipped tails and gray foxes with black-tipped tails that can climb trees.
Purple color confusion
Social media comments noted the fox appears purple, but the DNR says this is likely a camera white balance error, not software manipulation.
DNR seeks fox reports
Michigan DNR is looking for reports of fox sightings with photos to better understand where red and gray foxes live in the state.
Here's the gist
Michigan DNR confirms a melanistic gray fox photo is an incredibly rare sight in the Midwest, likely due to a camera white balance error causing purple tones.
