The Fox That Listens for Mice Beneath the Snow
The red fox has a fascinating winter hunting technique. In deep snow, it listens for the faint rustling of mice below the surface. Once it locks onto the sound, it leaps high into the air and dives snout-first into the snow with near-pinpoint accuracy.
Studies suggest foxes are more successful when they face magnetic north while hunting, hinting at a possible internal compass aiding the attack. Whether it’s precision, patience, or possible magnetic mind-mapping, these foxes turn frozen terrain into a buffet—one perfectly timed pounce at a time.
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