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Foxes in the GardenA creature which has every right to be here
The Fox is a controversial issue with many. The main problem has been their population, there are too many? Maybe so, but those who see them solely as a nuisance should maybe understand that their over running of some areas is due to species man himself. I see them as beautiful creatures and have every right to share the environment with us. Farming is another issue and I don't intend to tell Farmers what they should and shouldn't do! Being pretty much rural we're not over run with them, but I know they're in my Garden every night; I hear them playing, I hear them mating and I hear them fighting. The average rural Fox will probably not see further than 3 or 4 years whereas an Urban Fox, because they have more food resources (bins and man's food spillage habits) can obtain 7 years of age. After Cubs are born between late February and April, then spend the Spring and Summer month's with their parents and in training for leaving home. To the human and indeed to other species, they are not of much use, maybe the reason we don't like them is we can't eat them or put them to work? So love them or hate them, you have to give them ten out of ten for survival, foraging instincts and the amazing ability they have for out foxing us !! |
_____________________ A Fox Hole in field just down the Lane... The hole is about 12" (0.3m) in diameter. The Fox rakes out more soil on a regular basis. Have you Foxes in your Garden and don't realise? PS. Don't worry too much about your Pet Dogs and Cats, they both are very good at seeing any Fox off. ______________________ |
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