San Joaquin Kit Fox Family with Insect

The San Joaquin Kit Fox and her newborn kits venture outside their underground den, in search of squirrels, gopher, lizards and what not. Instead, they find a little fresh air and a pesky flying insect nearby. The three intently focus their attention on the antics of the flying creature. The protective mother fox appears ready to pounce on even the most minuscule threat of danger.

San Joaquin Kit Fox (endangered), Central California, 2013

Canon 1DX, Canon 600mm F/4, f/4, 1/1250s, ISO 800, handheld