Stepping out from the tall grass, this female Pampas Fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus) made her way toward the camera with unhurried grace. She locked eyes with me, watching intently as she closed the gap. Her demeanor was marked by a gentle caution rather than fear, moving with a quiet, friendly respect that made this close encounter feel truly special.
• Grey pampean fox, Azara’s fox, Azara’s zorro
• Zorro de las Pampas, Aguará gris, Zorro gris
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Canidae
Genus:Lycalopex
Species:L. gymnocercus
Female specimen
Laguna Garzón area, Maldonado–Rocha border, Uruguay
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 347.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/640
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 200
Photo Taken: October 18, 2025
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