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Originally Posted by Words  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. |
I was speaking mainly ,not just from observer but even as a hunter ,i have only came across a few and only even heard of a few in the country as such.I always assumed it was the dustbin feeding habits and rat feeding that was the main cause in towns,also the places they share with rodents ,only guessing though.