| Re: Mange in foxes
Well actually we're semi-rural, but the foxes are commonly seen in the built-up parts. It makes me wonder if mange is really related to over-crowding (rural foxes get it too), or whether it's simply that we see foxes more often in towns and therefore see more of the ones with mange. Not because there are more mangy foxes in town, but because there are more people around to do the seeing. I spend many hours out on the downs but have yet to see a fox there. On the other hand I can look out of my window most nights and see them trotting along the pavement. |