23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Golden Nursery

Indian Fox pups take their first cautious steps outside the security of their den. In the fading light of the savannah, one young fox watches the horizon, while its littermates huddle close, relying on each other for warmth and comfort after a day spent underground.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Pune, India
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Kapil Bhagwat