Why Do Foxes Have Bushy Tails? 🦊

0:00Why Do Foxes Have Bushy Tails?

LumiHave you ever wondered why foxes have such bushy, fluffy tails?

BrikWatch closely, right here under the stars, and our whole answer begins in the snow.

BrikBrik points to a quiet, snowy meadow, soft white drifts under the starlight.

LumiNot one single snowflake is falling yet, only quiet, sleeping winter ground.

BrikThis beautiful world has a Maker. He is God the Father, and He Himself wants us to call Him Father.

LumiGood morning, dear friends! We are Brik and Lumi, and today we got up very early to watch the sunrise together.

BrikLook, the stars are still shining, and in a few minutes the sun will come up just for us.

LumiOpen your eyes wide and come along, today something special is waiting.

BrikCan you say fox? Fox. A clever, friendly animal with a long, bushy tail.

LumiSomewhere near a snowy log, one quiet fox sleeps curled in a tight little ball.

BrikGod the Father loves every one of us, and He wants each of you to be with Him in Heaven one day.

LumiBy morning, we will learn exactly why his tail is so wonderfully bushy.

BrikEven in the dark, soft snow blankets every branch across the whole meadow.

LumiA chicken! Can you say chicken? Chicken.

2:00What Happens in the Snowy Cottage at Night?

BrikThe whole snowy meadow rests quiet, close together, safe under the wide night sky.

LumiCurled up like this, Coco tucks her fluffy chicks warm beneath her own wings.

BrikNot one single chick peeks out from under Coco's wings tonight.

BrikGod the Father sent us the Lord Jesus, because He wants real happiness for us.

LumiResting quietly like this, Coco feels warm and safe beside her two best friends.

BrikThe whole meadow waits patiently.

LumiCan you wait quietly too?

BrikNot one star stops twinkling.

LumiCoco leans into Brik's side, warm and safe beside the snowy ground.

BrikThe stars above the meadow blink, calm and perfectly still tonight.

LumiA little cricket! Can you say cricket? A tiny bug that sings even on a cold night.

BrikIts small song rises and falls, soft and steady over the sleeping snow.

LumiMary is our Mother and the Queen of Heaven, and she always takes care of us.

BrikCan you say bushy? Bushy. Thick, full, and fluffy, like a big soft cloud of fur.

LumiThat sleeping fox wraps his own bushy tail all the way around his nose and paws.

BrikLet's build somewhere warm, right where we can rest before our long snowy day begins.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiA cozy wooden cottage, hung with soft lanterns from one wall to the other.

4:20Why Does Giggles Wrap Himself in a Scarf?

BrikWe are calling it The Lantern-Lit Snowy Cottage.

LumiInside, warm mittens wait folded, ready for a snowy day of building ahead.

LumiBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

BrikBeam by beam, and lantern by lantern, rising warm against the dark.

LumiCoco ambles up to the new cottage, sniffing the fresh, warm wood.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Lantern-Lit Snowy Cottage is finished, glowing soft under the wide winter sky.

BrikFrom here, we will watch our sleepy fox wake up in the soft morning snow.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every warm lantern glowing inside the brand new cottage.

BrikHow many warm lanterns are glowing inside the cottage tonight?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

LumiThree warm lanterns, glowing softly. One, two, three.

BrikThree little lights, and every single one watches over the sleeping snow.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small lantern, glowing softly right beside the new cottage.

LumiWe are calling it The First Snowy Lantern.

BrikIts warm little glow lights up the nearest snowdrift just enough to see.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe First Snowy Lantern is ready, and three more will soon glow beside it.

BrikLook, out past the meadow, a thick black cloud rolls in fast.

LumiThe whole sky darkens in a few quick seconds, and the wind picks up.

BrikA bright zigzag flashes across the whole dark sky, quick and silver-white.

LumiFor one whole second, the entire snowy meadow glows bright as daylight.

BrikDo not worry, everyone, that flash is only bright light, quick and harmless.

LumiWe are here together, safe and warm, and it is rolling past.

BrikGiggles peeks out slowly, and the little pink bunny calms down beside him.

LumiSomewhere beneath the snow, a frog sleeps soundly through every warm raindrop.

BrikCan you say thunder? Thunder. The deep, rolling sound after a flash of light.

LumiLight travels so fast, we see the flash long before the thunder ever arrives.

BrikThe rain patters gentle on every snowy branch, and the thick cloud rolls on by.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing already, calm and dark and full of stars again.

BrikGiggles hops up, giggling with relief, glad the whole sky is quiet once more.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every bright star peeking back out after the clouds rolled by.

BrikHow many bright stars are peeking back out over the snowy meadow?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive bright stars, peeking back out. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little stars, and every single one shines calm again over the quiet snow.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

9:20Why Is the Sky Turning Gold Over the Snowy Meadow?

LumiOne tall, thin tower, built from smooth boards right beside the cottage.

BrikWe are calling it The Night-Watch Snow Tower.

LumiClimb up, and the whole snowy meadow spreads out quiet beneath you.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Night-Watch Snow Tower stands tall, and Lumi waves gently from the top.

BrikWhat a curious, patient start to our very long snowy day.

LumiIf you like what we built, show us a thumbs up!

BrikCan you say curious? Curious.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikOne small bridge, leading toward the edge where the sun will soon rise.

LumiWe are calling it The Dawn-Snow Bridge.

BrikIts planks glow pale gold already, leading straight toward the morning light.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Dawn-Snow Bridge is ready, and Coco is already standing at the far end.

BrikLook, past the tower, the deep dark sky is starting to change.

LumiIt is turning from deep black to a soft, gentle shade of grey.

BrikThe stars are fading, one by one, like little candles going out slowly.

LumiWatch closely, the edge of the sky is starting to glow soft and warm.

BrikA thin golden line grows wider, along the far edge of the snowy meadow.

LumiOne by one, tiny sparkles begin to shimmer across the fresh white snow.

11:40What Is the Great Tail-Balance Snow Tower?

BrikLook, the sun is climbing higher and the whole world is turning golden.

LumiThe whole snowy meadow is waking up in gold, right before our eyes.

BrikGood morning, sleepy meadow! The sun is finally, wonderfully, all the way up.

LumiThe last cool shadow fades, and the whole snow glows bright golden warm.

BrikCan you say golden? Golden.

LumiNow, in the light of this brand new day, let's solve our whole bushy-tail mystery.

BrikWhy does a fox really need such a big, bushy tail to get around?

LumiLet's watch him leap through the snow, right here in the morning light.

BrikHis whole tail sweeps out wide the instant his paws leave the ground.

LumiThat wide, bushy sweep keeps his whole body steady in the middle of the air.

BrikA rabbit! Can you say rabbit? Rabbit.

LumiHer name is Clover, and she watches from a safe, snowy distance nearby.

BrikClover twitches her ears, watching the fox's bushy tail swish through the air.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne round flower bed, its frosty petals shaped like tiny six-pointed snowflakes.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Snowflake Flower Bed.

LumiCan you say balance? Balance. To stay steady and not tip over to one side.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Morning Snowflake Flower Bed is ready, glowing warm in the early light.

LumiA fox's bushy tail acts like a rudder, tipping just enough to keep him steady.

BrikCan you say rudder? Rudder. A flat part that steers and helps something turn.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikBrik counted every glowing tail-swish painted along the great balance tower.

LumiHow many tail-swishes are painted on the tower?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

LumiSix glowing swishes, counted carefully. One, two, three, four, five, six.

BrikSix painted swishes, and every single one shows the tail curving through the air.

LumiCan you say agile? Agile. Able to move quickly and easily, twisting and turning with ease.

BrikA fox's whole body stays agile, thanks in large part to that wide, bushy tail.

LumiClover watches Russet pause mid-leap, tail flicking to adjust his own direction.

BrikCan you say pivot? Pivot. To turn sharply around one steady point.

LumiA quick flick of the tail helps a fox pivot fast, chasing nothing but fresh snow.

15:50Why Does a Fox's Tail Help It Land Softly?

BrikCan you say traction? Traction. The grip that keeps paws from sliding on ice.

LumiEven with good traction, a wide tail still helps steady every single turn.

BrikCan you say fluffy? Fluffy. Soft, light, and puffed up like a warm little cloud.

LumiThe tower hums soft and steady, glowing warm in the climbing sun.

BrikLet's build somewhere big, right where the whole meadow can see our giant answer.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiA giant, blocky tower, with snowy platforms set at many different heights.

BrikWe are calling it The Great Tail-Balance Snow Tower.

LumiA fox leaps from one snowy platform to the next, tail sweeping wide each time.

LumiSee how nicely it fits, one block sitting neatly on another.

BrikPlatform by platform, and swish by swish, rising taller with the morning sun.

LumiCan you say counterweight? Counterweight. Something heavy that balances out a movement.

BrikA fox! Can you say fox? Fox.

LumiHis name is Russet, and he bounds up the tower, tail acting as his own counterweight.

BrikRusset lands soft and steady on each platform, never once tipping to one side.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Great Tail-Balance Snow Tower is finished, and Clover settles down to watch.

BrikCan you say pounce? Pounce. To leap suddenly and land with both front paws together.

LumiRusset pounces high into a soft snow pile, tail swishing to keep him balanced.

BrikBrik claps his hands, delighted at how gracefully Russet lands every single time.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every snowy platform Russet bounded across on the tall tower.

BrikHow many platforms did Russet bound across?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikSix snowy platforms, counted steadily. One, two, three, four, five, six.

LumiSix bouncy platforms, and every single one showed off his own perfect balance.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikFour little steps, each one painted with one more tail-swish than the last.

LumiWe are calling it The Four Balance-Counting Steps.

BrikStep up slowly, counting each swish, all the way to the top step.

LumiWe are not in a hurry, because things made carefully last the longest.

LumiOne swish, two swishes, three swishes, then four, brighter with every step.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Four Balance-Counting Steps are finished, and Clover hops up every one.

LumiLook, past the tower, a whole patch of fresh snow waits smooth and untouched.

BrikLet's build a cheerful snowman right there, round and tall and friendly.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiThree round snowballs, stacked one on top of the other, big to small.

BrikWe are calling it The First Snowman.

LumiA friendly snowman, with a carrot nose and two round pebble eyes, watches us build.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe First Snowman is ready, standing tall and cheerful beside the tower.

LumiOh, Giggles, without a bushy tail that leap sent you straight into the snow.

BrikHe laughs, covered in snow, watches Russet's perfect landing, and tries once more.

LumiThe meadow settles back into its calm, sunny snow.

LumiCan you say steady? Steady. Firm, calm, and not wobbling around at all.

BrikA wide, bushy tail helps keep a whole fox steady, even on slippery snow.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every fox and rabbit gathered near the tower.

BrikHow many friends are gathered near the tower?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive happy friends, gathered calmly. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little friends, and every single one enjoys the very same crisp winter sun.

BrikThe sun is climbing high above the meadow now, warm on every snowy branch.

LumiThe sun is high above us, it is exactly noon, time for a little rest.

BrikLet us sit down for a moment and listen to how beautifully quiet it is around us.

LumiLet's rest a moment here in the winter sun, listening to the snow crunch softly.

BrikLet's follow the warm midday sun, over to where a cozy den waits warm inside.

LumiPast the tower, the snow opens into a small, sunny clearing.

BrikLeave a thumbs up if you are enjoying building with us, it helps other children find us.

23:20What Is the Cozy Tail-Wrap Den?

LumiLook, warm sunlight glitters softly across the whole snowy clearing.

BrikThis is the very best time to see how Russet's tail keeps him warm too.

LumiCan you say insulate? Insulate. To trap warm air close, keeping the cold out.

BrikLook, Russet curls into a tight little ball, right on top of the fresh snow.

LumiHe wraps his whole bushy tail around his own nose and paws like a warm blanket.

BrikThat thick fur traps warm air close against his body, insulating him from the cold.

LumiLet's build somewhere bright, right where the whole meadow can see his cozy den.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA round, snug den, dug into a gentle snowy hillside.

LumiWe are calling it The Cozy Tail-Wrap Den.

BrikInside, soft dried grass lines every wall, warm and snug against the winter chill.

LumiA little more and it will be ready, do you like it so far?

LumiScoop by scoop, and wall by wall, rising bright with the midday sun.

BrikCan you say curl? Curl. To bend your whole body into a small, round, cozy shape.

LumiRusset curls up right inside the den, tail wrapped snug over his own nose.

BrikCurling up small like that keeps every warm bit of heat close to his own body.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Cozy Tail-Wrap Den is finished, warm and glowing in the midday sun.

BrikCan you say marker? Marker. A bright mark that helps someone else find the way.

LumiSome foxes have one bright white tip right at the end of their bushy tail.

BrikA little cub can follow that flash of white through deep snow without getting lost.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik counted every bright white tail-tip he spotted near the cozy den.

BrikHow many white tail-tips did Brik spot?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSeven white tail-tips, counted patiently. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

LumiSeven bright flashes, and every single one would help a cub find its own way home.

BrikCan you say burrow? Burrow. A tunnel or hole an animal digs to live and rest in.

LumiRusset's den is a cozy burrow, dug deep enough to block out the winter wind.

BrikClover peeks toward the den's entrance, careful to stay outside in the sun.

LumiCan you say hibernate? Hibernate. To sleep deeply through winter to save up energy.

BrikA fox does not truly hibernate, but it does rest more on the coldest days.

LumiCan you say thick? Thick. Deep and full, with plenty of warm layers close together.

BrikA fox grows an extra-thick winter coat just for these cold, snowy months.

LumiNot one gust of winter wind gets through such a warm, thick, bushy tail.

BrikThe den hums soft and steady, glowing warm in the midday sun.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small signpost, pointing one way to the tower, one to the cozy den.

BrikWe are calling it The Tower-Or-Den Signpost.

LumiOne arrow points back to the swishes, the other to the warm den.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Tower-Or-Den Signpost is ready, and Lumi reads it out loud, delighted.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne spinning pinwheel, right beside the den, catching every cold breeze.

LumiWe are calling it The Winter Breeze Pinwheel.

BrikA crisp breeze swirls light snow around the whole clearing, sparkling in the sun.

29:40Does Rain Bother the Snowy Meadow?

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Winter Breeze Pinwheel spins gently, and Clover watches it turn round.

LumiOh, Giggles, that wild mop-waving left poor Russet rather puzzled indeed.

BrikHe tries a slow, gentle swish instead, and Russet trots over warmly every time.

LumiThe clearing settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

BrikLook, way out past the clearing, a dark cloud is gathering, far away.

LumiQuick, let's build one small shed, right where a spare warm blanket stays dry.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiOne tiny shed, just big enough for one soft, folded winter blanket.

BrikWe are calling it The Little Warm-Blanket Shed.

LumiIts little window lets us peek in at the blanket, folded neat and warm.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Little Warm-Blanket Shed is ready, tucked snug beside the cozy den.

BrikThe sun is starting to lean low now, painting the whole clearing gold.

LumiLook, way out past the meadow, that same dark cloud is rolling closer.

BrikThe whole sky darkens fast, and a bright zigzag flashes on the far horizon.

LumiLet's count together: light travels faster than sound, so we hear thunder after.

BrikAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

BrikCount with Brik: one, two, three, four, and then comes the low, rolling boom.

LumiHow many seconds passed between the flash and the thunder?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikFour whole seconds, counted steady. One, two, three, four.

LumiFour seconds means that far-off storm is still safely, quietly distant.

BrikEven a light winter rain patters soft over the snow, melting little dimples in it.

LumiNot one snowflake minds a gentle rain; the whole meadow stays calm underneath.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every round snowball stacked to build our friendly snowman.

BrikHow many snowballs make up the whole snowman?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikThree round snowballs, stacked carefully. One, two, three.

LumiThree snowy balls, and every single one helps him stand tall and cheerful.

BrikListen, the far-off rumble is fading, softer and slower, one by one.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing fast, bright and freshly washed above the meadow.

BrikLook up — a whole bright rainbow is arching over the tower, all on its own!

LumiEvery fox and rabbit nearby settles calm again in the crisp winter sun.

LumiLet's follow the low, golden sun back toward the tower and the whole meadow.

LumiBack near the tower, the whole sky is turning a deep, glowing orange and pink.

BrikLook, the sunset sky glows the same warm gold as Russet's own bushy tail.

LumiCan you say sunset? Sunset. That is when the sun goes down low in the sky.

BrikCan you say dusk? Dusk. That is the soft, quiet time just before full dark.

BrikAs the great sun sinks low, Russet curls up warm, ready for a cold winter night.

LumiLet's watch the sky turn deeper.

BrikIts glow fades slow and gentle.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small pyramid, built from tiny glowing blocks in every warm fox-fur color.

BrikWe are calling it The Tail-Color Pyramid.

BrikEvery little block glows its own bright hue, stacked five rows high.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Tail-Color Pyramid is ready, and it glows softly in the fading light.

LumiOh, Giggles, a swishing tail is a very wiggly thing to count.

BrikHe grins triumphantly once Russet holds still and he counts every swirl.

LumiThe meadow settles back into its warm, glowing calm.

BrikGive us a thumbs up if you want to see the next episode!

LumiCan you say share? Share. To give some of what you have to a friend.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small wooden bench, facing straight toward the whole glowing tower.

LumiWe are calling it The Cottage-Watching Bench.

BrikSit here quietly, and watch every swish glow softly against the dark sky.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Cottage-Watching Bench is ready, and Lumi is already curled up, watching.

BrikBrik pats the little bench gently, proud of the whole long, snowy day.

LumiCan you say proud? Proud. We built and learned so much today.

BrikHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik and Lumi counted six morning tail-swishes, then seven white tail-tips.

BrikHow many swishes and tail-tips did we count altogether today?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSix and seven makes thirteen, counted slowly and surely all together.

LumiCan you say altogether? Altogether.

BrikThirteen bushy wonders, and every single one helped tell our whole tail story.

LumiCan you say gentle? Gentle. Soft and kind, never rough or too sudden.

38:20How Does the Whole Meadow Get Ready for Night?

BrikEven a big, bushy tail can move gentle and slow when a fox is resting.

LumiClover tucks her paws in, resting calm beside the glowing pyramid.

BrikCan you say drowsy? Drowsy. Sleepy, and ready to curl up for a good rest.

LumiRusset grows drowsy by the fire, tail curling snug around his own paws.

BrikThe snowman stands watch quietly, his carrot nose catching the firelight.

LumiNot one flake of snow tonight will melt before the very last star fades.

BrikThe snowy branches creak once, soft and slow, in the cooling evening air.

LumiCoco's chicks doze warm, tucked safe beneath her wings by the fire.

BrikThe last warm ember glows quietly, watched over by the snowman's steady smile.

LumiLet's build one last place, right where the whole meadow can rest, warm and calm.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA wide, welcoming camp, ringed with lanterns right in the fresh snow.

LumiWe are calling it The Snowy Tails Campfire.

BrikOne by one, its lanterns glow, each one warmer than the last.

BrikBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

LumiPost by post, and lantern by lantern, filling up with today's last golden light.

BrikThe campfire glows the same warm orange as the whole sunset sky above it.

LumiRusset curls close to the fire, his bushy tail wrapped snug around his own paws.

BrikEvery friend gathers close, warmed by the fire and by one very bushy tail.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Snowy Tails Campfire is finished, glowing warm under the very first stars.

BrikLook, it is dark again now, just like it was at the start of our day.

LumiBut this time, we know exactly why a fox has such a bushy, wonderful tail.

BrikIt steadies every leap, and it wraps warm around him on the coldest winter night.

LumiListen to the snowy meadow grow quiet.

BrikCan you say cozy? Cozy.

LumiCozy just means warm, soft, and safe, exactly like our whole meadow tonight.

BrikNot one fox tonight will ever forget just how far his own tail can reach.

LumiA single lantern still glows in the same cottage window, steady every night.

BrikSomewhere close by, a cricket starts up its same, steady song once more.

LumiTom's ears twitch softly in the very last warm light before dark settles.

BrikA dog! Can you say dog? Dog.

LumiThe whole meadow smells of cold snow and settling evening air.

BrikNot one lantern around the whole camp glows in quite the same gold.

42:40Why Do Foxes Really Have Bushy Tails? The Whole Answer

LumiA single star returns to the same corner of the sky, night after night.

BrikClover naps curled up beside the pyramid, warm in its colorful glow.

LumiBeside the den, the friendly snowman watches quietly under the first stars.

BrikThe night feels calm, complete, and wonderfully, warmly bushy.

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LumiThe stars are twinkling again, and our long, beautiful day is slowly coming to an end.

BrikWe built so much today, and we learned even more.

LumiThank you for being with us, it was much nicer together.

BrikSo remember, a bushy tail balances every leap, and wraps warm on every cold night.

LumiThe tower glows soft and warm one last time, calm under the bright stars.

LumiGiggles waves from far away before he disappears for the night, and the little bells on his cap ring softly.

BrikBye bye! Sleep sweetly, our dear friends.