Foxes don't hibernate in winter because of their thick winter coat. /VCG Photo

The fur of the fox is similar to the bare stone in the snow, helping it camouflage. /VCG Photo

Foxes devote most of the winter to hunting or foraging. /VCG Photo

The fox looks at the police with vigilance. /VCG Photo

The fox is running fast on the snow. /VCG Photo

The fox is slowly approaching the police. /VCG Photo

The fox looks at the police car curiously. /VCG Photo

It's common to find a fox sleeping in the open with no need for a den until the mating season begins. /VCG Photo

One drawback of an active winter is that food and prey are often scarce. /VCG Photo

The search for a meal may bring a hungry fox to residential areas. /VCG Photo

The lovely fox walks lithely like an elf in the snow. /VCG Photo

The fox is following the police car. /VCG Photo

Foxes are generally solitary animals, they hunt on their own rather than in packs. /VCG Photo