are foxes hard to take care of?
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They have not been domesticated so they are difficult to tame, and many people report damage and chaos in the home. Foxes don't make good pets. Although they are very rarely aggressive to humans, they may bite if distressed or panicked – which, as wild animals, they can become quite easily if in contact with people.
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It's not all that unusual for a fox to be seen out and about during the day, so that is not cause for concern. Foxes prey on squirrels, birds, chipmunks and other animals that are only active by day, so they may simply be looking for a meal at that time.
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But in general, foxes are not especially dangerous to humans or some pets. They will feed on livestock that is small such as poultry, rabbits or other small newborn animals. ... The reason they do not attack dogs, cats or humans is because they are not something that a fox sees as prey.
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The arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is very similar to the red fox but is typically smaller and not as commonly kept as a pet. ... Due to a small breeding stock in the U.S., Arctic foxes are overbred and some possess genetic problems. Like red foxes, its urine and scenting glands make it a smelly choice for a pet.
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Similarly, gamekeepers kill foxes because they threaten gamebirds, such as pheasants and red grouse. Despite this persecution of foxes, there is very little evidence that controlling foxes brings in benefits for the farming and shooting industry.
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Male foxes are known as dogs, tods or reynards, and females are called vixens. These mammals like to hunt at night and are nocturnal. This means that they sleep during the day. This can change, though, depending on where the fox pack lives.
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Wolves and foxes belong to the same Canidae family but are different in many respects. There are differences in the size, behavior, and hunting methods. ... A fox is much smaller than wolves and is even smaller than all others in the Canidae family. Foxes do not like to live in packs but only with two or three companions.
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Foxes pose little danger to cats. ... Generally, though, when faced with the claws and teeth of a cat, foxes will back away, knowing they will probably suffer a serious injury in any fight. However, foxes will scavenge the remains of dead cats, but actual evidence of them killing cats is extremely rare.
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Foxes pose little danger to cats. But, like any other dog, foxes will chase cats. Generally, though, when faced with the claws and teeth of a cat, foxes will back away, knowing they will probably suffer a serious injury in any fight. ... Foxes also eat rats and other rodents and can thus help to keep those pests down.
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First up is the critically endangered Darwin's fox (Lycalopex fulvipes). ... Unlike a lot of other critically endangered species, though, the scientific consensus seems to be that these rare foxes are relatively safe and their population is stable.
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But today, 58 years after the start of the program, there is now a large, sustainable population of domesticated foxes. These animals have no fear of humans, and actively seek out human companionship. The most friendly are known as “elite” foxes. ... Her lab digs into the genes behind the desirable traits in the animals.
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Foxes are by no means fussy and have one of the broadest diets of all our wild animals. ... Primarily this means meat protein so leave out cooked or raw meat, tinned dog food, or specially-formulated fox food like Wild Things. Your foxes will also be pleased with treats like unsalted peanuts, fruit and cheese.
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No. While foxes live in family groups that average three to four adults, with four to five cubs born each spring, they generally lie up alone during the day, and also forage alone. ... The only time you may see foxes spending time together is when the adults are playing with cubs at the earth.
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Unlike other animals, you can't tame a wild fox — so you've got to get two wild foxes to breed and create a new, totally tamed fox for you to raise. Find a mob of foxes and feed sweet berries to two of them until hearts appear over both of their heads.
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Fox management legislation Australian Capital Territory: Foxes are a declared pest under the Pest Plant and Animal Act 2005 and must be managed according to a developed pest management plan. It is an offence to keep, supply or release foxes.
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Foxes pose little danger to cats. ... However, foxes will scavenge the remains of dead cats, but actual evidence of them killing cats is extremely rare. Cats and dogs vastly outnumber foxes and they usually co-exist without any serious problems. But many fox cubs are killed each year by pet cats and dogs.
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Key Differences between Foxes and Coyotes Foxes are the small canines weighing around 8 to 20 pounds. They have slanted eyes, upright ears, long tail, short limbs with an elongated body and a flat skull. Coyotes, on the other hand, weight from 20 to 46 pounds and have a long snout with triangular ears.