Forget the turkey – RATS are the Christmas treat for this ravenous reynard.
I caught this juvenile fox in the garden this Christmas Eve morning enjoying a little pre-lunch entertainment courtesy of an unfortunate rodent. Very similar to watching a cat play with a mouse. Here’s the series:
Our star is currently promoting the forthcoming production of Ben Jonson’s Volpone by the Playing Up Theatre Company at the Rondo Theatre in Bath during February, where the Sly Fox has apparently developed a taste for chickens.
Of related interest…
Post by Ed Yong here at DISCOVER on how foxes might be using magnetism to help catch prey.
Tim, Thank you for sharing these marvelous pictures. The pelt of your fox creature is simply beautiful, and your photography breathtaking.
Merry Christmas, Jim
Thanks Jim, and Merry Christmas to you too.
He/she’s a real cutie. Very healthy looking coat. Doing well on rat.
Tim
Tim: Wonderful shots! I’ve seen our Queensland Blue Heelers do something similar…now I see it must be from their Dingo heritage. Your site is fab and we look forward to getting together when next you’re here!
Happy Christmas,
Susan & Mark
Mark & Susan,
Thanks guys. I was wondering if the CA coyotes (similar to dingos as far as I know) were into rat baiting – have to train ’em up! Also whether it’s some kind of self-training for catching birds?
Prob see you in March or April.
Happy Christmas
Tim