With nimble grace, a male red fox makes his way down a snowy slope in the rugged mountains of the central Apennines. Captured by photographer Bruno D’Amicis, this stunning image highlights the fox’s remarkable adaptability—an essential trait for survival in such a harsh winter landscape.

Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are among the most versatile mammals on Earth, thriving in urban environments, dense forests, open countryside, and high-altitude wilderness. In Italy, they are a common yet elusive presence, moving effortlessly between human-dominated landscapes and the most untouched corners of nature. Their keen intelligence, resourcefulness, and opportunistic hunting strategies allow them to endure even in the most challenging conditions.

Here, against a stark white backdrop, the fox’s vibrant reddish coat stands in striking contrast to the winter terrain. His posture alert, poised, and sure-footed—embodies the resilience of wildlife in the face of seasonal extremes.

This moment is a reminder of the quiet beauty of winter and the untamed spirit of the wild that endures within it.

Photographer: Bruno D’Amicis