Book 11, Question 118
Why Do Urban Foxes Live in Cities?
Urban foxes live in cities because cities offer food, shelter, and quiet spots! Red foxes are adaptable, which means they can adjust to new places, and many live in towns across Canada. Enjoy watching wild foxes from a distance, and never feed or touch them.
More fun facts
- Foxes live all over the UK, in both countryside and cities.
- Foxes are known for being incredibly adaptable.
- Scientists say city foxes are evolving to fit their urban homes.
- Urban foxes have different snout shapes that may help them find food in built up areas.
- In a study, foxes at 96 places noticed puzzle food boxes, but foxes at only 31 places touched them.
Sources: BBC, BBC, Smithsonian Magazine
Questions kids ask
Are city foxes becoming pets?
No, but scientists say urban foxes are becoming a bit more like pet cats and dogs.