28 November 2024

Arabian Red Fox – Dhahran

When out walking around the edge of Dhahran Hills Waste-Water Lake recently I came across a single Arabian Red Fox, in a very deep depression area with large trees. The fox saw me immediately and ran away up the steep bank but I managed to get one in focus phot below. They are relatively common in Dhahran and can be seen most weeks of the year if you look in the right areas, particularly around Dhahran Hills golf course. They have very large ears to help dissipate the heat they encounter living in the hot climates of the Middle East as well as more fur between their toes to help them overcome heat issues associated with the ground the walk over.