Urban population is growing

In my road, we have a pack of mum and dad, plus at least three cubs.

They are in excellent condition, glowing with good health. It is a joy to see them sunbathing on the lawns (and even my shed roof).

It is a sight not seen by many urban dwellers.

However, it is not so nice when the little villains dig up the lawns and flower beds, causing damage, and in some cases digging holes several feet deep.

But my neighbours and I know they are only doing what comes naturally to them, so grit our teeth and fill in the holes, being fully aware that we will have to do it again tomorrow.

The point I think that has been overlooked is this '“ on reaching maturity, the young male foxes are being driven from the pack, to boldly go to seek new worlds and young female foxes.

As food is plentiful and a lot easier to find than hunting for it, so the urban fox population will continue to grow and spread.

There may come a time when they are not seen as something nice, but as vermin that might need culling.

W. Mort

Mantling Road

Littlehampton

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