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The fox is in danger of becoming extinct. In many regions of the world, the fox is
being hunted for furs. Some kinds of foxes, especially the Arctic fox and the red
fox have long, soft fur that is highly valued. People trap foxes for their fur, and
also raise the animals on fur farms. Foxes live together in family groups; they play
together and cooperate when being hunted. If one of a pair of foxes is chased by
an enemy, its mate will dash out of a hiding place and lead the pursuer astray.
Enemies of the red fox are wolves, coyotes and bobcats. In desert lands, their
enemies are wild dogs, large cats, hyenas and cougars. Other vicious animals will
sometimes attack a weak or sick fox. All species of foxes are known for their
cleverness in escaping their predators.
Foxes are curious and have little fear of people, so they are easily killed. In the
1800s, they were considered pests, so they were trapped, poisoned and hunted.
Hundreds of foxes were destroyed accidentally during predator control programs
aimed at removing wolves, coyotes, and ground squirrels from the prairies in the
1900s. Some people continue to mistake them for young coyotes and kill them.
Habitat loss due to agricultural, industrial, and urban developments also reduced
their numbers. Dens were ploughed over, and native grasses replaced with tall
cereal crops that are unsuitable for foxes and for their food.
Most people hunted the fox for game because of its skill in trying to avoid
capture. Fox hunting was a very popular sport in England, where they chased a
fox for miles on horses using dogs to track the scent of the fox. The fox would
sometimes double back on its tail or run into water, making its scent difficult to
follow. Many hunters wanted only the excitement of the chase, and they usually
didn’t kill the fox. Fox hunting is now banned in England, and in many hunts dogs
cannot be used.
The painting of The Red Fox of Brookdale was based on a family of foxes that
lived on the Brookdale Golf Course near Tacoma, WA.
being hunted for furs. Some kinds of foxes, especially the Arctic fox and the red
fox have long, soft fur that is highly valued. People trap foxes for their fur, and
also raise the animals on fur farms. Foxes live together in family groups; they play
together and cooperate when being hunted. If one of a pair of foxes is chased by
an enemy, its mate will dash out of a hiding place and lead the pursuer astray.
Enemies of the red fox are wolves, coyotes and bobcats. In desert lands, their
enemies are wild dogs, large cats, hyenas and cougars. Other vicious animals will
sometimes attack a weak or sick fox. All species of foxes are known for their
cleverness in escaping their predators.
Foxes are curious and have little fear of people, so they are easily killed. In the
1800s, they were considered pests, so they were trapped, poisoned and hunted.
Hundreds of foxes were destroyed accidentally during predator control programs
aimed at removing wolves, coyotes, and ground squirrels from the prairies in the
1900s. Some people continue to mistake them for young coyotes and kill them.
Habitat loss due to agricultural, industrial, and urban developments also reduced
their numbers. Dens were ploughed over, and native grasses replaced with tall
cereal crops that are unsuitable for foxes and for their food.
Most people hunted the fox for game because of its skill in trying to avoid
capture. Fox hunting was a very popular sport in England, where they chased a
fox for miles on horses using dogs to track the scent of the fox. The fox would
sometimes double back on its tail or run into water, making its scent difficult to
follow. Many hunters wanted only the excitement of the chase, and they usually
didn’t kill the fox. Fox hunting is now banned in England, and in many hunts dogs
cannot be used.
The painting of The Red Fox of Brookdale was based on a family of foxes that
lived on the Brookdale Golf Course near Tacoma, WA.
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All profits from the sale of
these prints will be donated to
Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue in
East Concord, New York.
these prints will be donated to
Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue in
East Concord, New York.
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The Red Fox of Brookdale
2006
Endangered Species / Animals at Risk
Original 11"x15", Pastel on Velour Paper.
2006
Endangered Species / Animals at Risk
Original 11"x15", Pastel on Velour Paper.
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