Body postures are very similar to those observed in the domestic dog, e.g., arching the back and snarling in an aggressive posture, hackles raised to make themselves appear bigger to their foe, tail wagging when greeting another family member, and slinking and crouching low in the presence of a dominant fox. Communicationįoxes use a variety of body postures, facial expressions and vocalising to communicate with each other. So, putting aside all the undesirable elements of the fox’s presence in Australia, here’s a few behavioural and physiological traits that are just downright interesting.
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The purpose of this spotlight on urban wildlife series is to acquaint you with wildlife, both introduced and native, who share our urban habitat.
The effects of fox predation on native species are well documented in government and research literature, so I will assume its reputation and legal status as a pest species is well known to you. Since the unfortunate introduction of the European red fox into Australia, it is widely agreed that it has been a major threat to some mammal species, particularly in the acute phase immediately following its arrival in new areas. Article, images and video by Dr Julie O’Connor, senior conservation partnerships officer, Sunshine Coast Council A few things you may not know about foxes
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