Viral Video: Imagine travelling to witness the beautiful and mesmerising landscapes of Ladakh, only to encounter a once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing a red fox.
A video shared on Instagram by a user named Vibhor Srivastava shows a red fox approaching a traveller’s vehicle.
“Nature and travel vibe. When Ladakh surprises you with its wild beauty. Stopped by Pangong Tso and met this beautiful red fox, a moment I’ll never forget,” Srivastava captioned the video. “Nature always knows how to leave you speechless,” he added.
In the video, the fox’s pointed ears and bushy tail are clearly visible. The animal was a red fox, though some tourists initially mistook it for a wolf.
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Social Media Reacts: ‘Good Job Not Feeding It’
As the video went viral, social media users reacted in awe and applauded the travellers for not offering any food to the animal.
“Good job not feeding it. People need to understand that feeding a wild animal is not good for the wild characteristics of that animal,” said one user, while another added, “They are rare. Lucky that you could encounter one.”
A third commented, “The red fox is a beautiful animal. Our nation is truly blessed with diverse wildlife, and I hope we strive to do everything possible to preserve these creatures.”
Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parveen Kaswan also reacted to the video, saying, “Himalayan red fox, beautiful. But somebody has clearly given her food the last time. That is why she is expecting food and roaming on the road. I often say sympathy-based conservation is the enemy of species.”
