Are foxes really dangerous?
By shikiraclare
@shikiraclare (79)
June 27, 2010 3:14pm CST
I wouldn't say that Foxes are my favorite creatures but there is definitely something about them that makes them extremely intriguing animals.
Today I saw one in my garden pecking at the ground in the same way that a bird would, then sit and clean itself before vacating the area. I was trying to make my mind up about whether foxes really are as dangerous as the recent media attention has given them a bad label. Here in the UK, there have been two separate incidents of reported claims of foxes attacking babies and small children and although these are genuine cases, I can't help but feel drawn more to them when they otherwise appear so clever, never going near humans at all other times as they are people-shy.
What do others think of these creatures that I guess the Cougar and Bear is America and Canada's equivalent garden visitor after food in the garbage.
1 response
@rosie230 (1700)
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27 Jun 10
Yeah I also think the same as you. I am also here in the UK, and quite often see foxes come here in my garden. My cat actually scares them off, and I don't know if you have ever heard a vixen scream.... but wow, they really can be loud. I wondered what it was when I first heard it.
They have a cute and adorable look about them... I think they have a gorgeous sweet face. I have been close to a fox, but it ran off, they do appear very scared of people. They are apparently flea ridden creatures, so probably not a great idea to invite them into your house lol... not that I would, but you can understand why some people do, they are very dog like creatures.
@shikiraclare (79)
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27 Jun 10
Their screaming howl really scares me too!
Would never invite one into my flat but they do sit up and look up at the window - I have no idea why do this?
