In a rare wildlife moment, a pair of corsac foxes was spotted foraging together on the windswept grasslands of Ergun City in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The video footage, captured by local ecologists, reveals what experts believe could be a newly formed couple exploring the open steppe in search of food.
Standing just 50 to 60 centimeters in length and weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms, corsac foxes are the smallest fox species in China. These agile mammals typically live in grasslands, deserts, and semi-deserts, feeding primarily on rodents and small prey. While corsac foxes are known to roam vast territories alone, seeing them move in pairs is an uncommon sight, making this duo’s appearance particularly special.
First listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2008, the corsac fox was reassessed as a species of least concern in 2014, reflecting ongoing conservation efforts and shifting population data. Still, encounters on the open steppe remain rare, underscoring the importance of habitat protection and continued monitoring.
For young global citizens and wildlife enthusiasts, this footage is a reminder of the hidden wonders in our shared world. As climate change and human activity reshape landscapes, each sighting becomes a story of resilience. Stay curious and keep watching—nature’s surprises are often just beyond the horizon.
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