Long snouts protect foxes when 'mousing' headfirst in snow
When hunting for mice in winter, red and artic fox are known to plunge headfirst into snow but their sharp noses reduce the impact force and protect them from injury, according to a new study.
William Bemis Sunghwan Jung Jisoo Yuk American Museum Of Natural History In Manhattan Life Sciences Cornell University Museum Of Vertebrates
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