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July 25th, 2006

Small fox

small fox

I think this small fox lives under my shed. Under my shed is, I think, a sort of a starter home for small foxes eager to move out of their parents’ residences. It is affordable but perhaps not that convenient for some of the amenities that small foxes might be interested in.

I see this small fox in the garden chasing grasshoppers and chewing long bits of grass and other things that cats do. Maddie_C asked me whether it is actually a cat as it seems to do the things that a cat likes to do.

I replied that I was fairly sure that it is a fox.

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  1. Jamie Arpin-Ricci says:

    I think foxes are the most beautiful animal. Growing up, friends of ours worked as wildlife wardens, which means we could walk over and play with the orphaned fox they were nursing. Great pic.

    Peace,
    Jamie

    July 25th, 2006 at 3:25 pm
  2. Nefertiki says:

    I really enjoyed your photo and blog as I like information about wildlife. I think maddie_c is on to something re her observation of the fox’s catlike behavior. While dictionaries class the fox as related to the dog, I have an ancient memory of reading that one scientist at least said they were actually closer to feline than canine. That was ages ago so further research is needed online. I’ve never seen a fox in any of my past backyards but I have had frequent visits from skunks, which I am rather fond of. I recall that when wandering cats would glide across the yard at night and spot a skunk, they would eye each other thoughtfully for a moment, then pointedly ignore each other. Cats are smart.

    Speaking of cats, have you seen the recent news item (from the U.S.) of “the cat that treed a bear”? The photo is marvellous. If you haven’t it can still be viewed here:
    http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2006/06/10/picture_of_the_4.php

    July 25th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
  3. Malc says:

    Dear Dave

    I have recently returned to the planet earth, having been abducted by aliens. I was away for what seemed like months but in fact it was only a few of your earth seconds. With my new found freedom, I hopped on my bike to rural Basildon to look for snakes. I met up with an old friend who politely agreed to hold up the boards while I videoed the snakes underneath. What a nice bloke! We saw a grass snake and an adder. Then I went home and had my tea. My friend, who happens to be you, Mr Walker, also went home, but I believe he had already had his tea. We did not see any foxes, though.

    Malc

    July 25th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
  4. Freedom Bound says:

    Funnily enough, some sciency type personage was on the radio last week (and it was radio 4 and therefore true and trustworthy) saying that foxes are more feline than canine……….

    July 25th, 2006 at 11:24 pm
  5. Karin says:

    A fox visits our garden regularly; it’s trail is clearly visible. We give it our chicken carcass whenever we have roast chicken. Presumably it lives in the narrow strip of woods opposite.

    July 26th, 2006 at 8:20 am
  6. Nefertiki says:

    I am returning to this scientific discussion of the genus vulpes as I have been inspired by Dave to do some very detailed research on Wikipedia. First, although Dave’s explanation of why the catlike fox lives under his shed is very imaginative, based on my newfound knowledge it seems unlikely. Still, wildlife living so close to humans may behave oddly.

    The naturalists say that foxes do not live in dens of any kind unless a mated pair are raising their young, which they do for about five months, then it’s parting of the ways for all. What they do when single is sleep curled up in thickets, with their lovely tails curled around them to keep warm.

    Dave’s fox is clearly young, but more than 5 months old. Therefore he must have stubbornly, or nostalgicly remained in the family home, refusing to accept that mum and dad are NOT coming back. His playful, catlike behavior seems to show that this is just a phase, he will grow up to live a vulpine existence (provided he does not have extended exposure to humans). As he is not showing much aberrant behavior you do not have to have him (or her) treated by an animal psychologist for emotional disturbance, in case you were concerned about that.

    July 26th, 2006 at 6:20 pm