By Benjamin Clarke
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The seventh of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
JULY – By July, the fox cubs have grown significantly and are starting to explore further from their den. The family is no longer tied to the den, and the vixen and dog fox now take the cubs on longer trips around the neighborhood, teaching them important survival skills. The cubs are becoming more independent but still engage in playful, noisy scuffles. Why are they suddenly so adventurous, and what should you do to protect your outdoor pets from their increasing curiosity?
Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in July in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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The sixth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
JUNE - By June, the fox cubs are much larger and more adventurous, spending longer periods away from the den as they explore their surroundings. The vixen now leaves them for extended times, encouraging their independence. You may see cubs play-fighting and establishing their hierarchy. Why are they honing their hunting skills, and how can you protect your garden from their digging practice?
Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in June in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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The fifth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
MAY - The fox cubs continue to grow rapidly and spend much more time outside the den, exploring their surroundings and engaging in playful behaviour. By now, the vixen has weaned them off her milk, and they are learning to rely on solid food. What does the vixen do to stop the cubs relying on her milk? Why do you need to make extra sure your small outdoor pets are securely housed this month?
Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in May in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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The fourth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
APRIL - The fox cubs grow and develop quickly in their first month, which allows the vixen to finally leave them for short periods and venture out of the den. The cubs will also start making short trips out around the entrance to the den, but the vixen will be very protective as they're still very vulnerable. Why should you keep your pet cats and dogs away and why are the cubs described as 'month-old thugs'?
Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in April in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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The third of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
MARCH - During this month, the new generation of foxes will be born. The vixen will be almost exclusively in the fox den and will remain with the cubs for their first two weeks. The male foxes need to spring into action and provide all the food to the vixen as she will need to consume enough calories to ensure she produces enough milk. How many extra mice does the vixen need to consume during this time? What animal are newborn fox cubs often mistaken for?
Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in March in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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The second of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
FEBRUARY - With the mating season over, the vixen is now starting her 53-day pregnancy and will be busy finalising the location and preparation of her den before the cubs are born. The male foxes, on the other hand, will be taking the month off as they don't have much to do until March. What about the high-pitched screaming though? Does that increase or decrease this month?
Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in February in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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The first of a new series of episodes exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.
Did you know that vixens can only get pregnant for 3 days a year? January is peak mating season for foxes, so there's loads of stuff going on! Mates need to be found, dens need to be dug, territories need to be protected. It's all paws on deck this month.
Listen to this episode to hear about what's gping on in January in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.
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Today, I uncover an unexpected issue – foxes' fascination with football goal nets.
Sharing a tale from South London, I explore how these seemingly innocuous nets become perilous traps for curious foxes, leading to rather serious consequences.
Drawing from real-life accounts by a wildlife rescue centre, I shed light on the hidden dangers these nets pose to urban wildlife. Join me as I unravel this intriguing issue and its unforeseen impacts, and discover how a simple garden item can pose a grave threat to unsuspecting animals.
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Holes in your garden and soil strewn everywhere, having a family of foxes set up home in your garden can be a messy affair.
Our back gardens give foxes a multitude of options when it comes to establishing a den (or 'earth'). Common areas include under sheds, decking, offices or summer houses and they're notoriously hard to evict once the vixen has decided where she was to raise her cubs. But foxes always have a Plan B and will know of another den they can run to if the main den is compromised.
See what you can do to activate this flight response and get foxes to leave your garden.
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In a slightly different episode than normal, I'm celebrating National Poetry Day by reading the poem The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes.
A work that links the intimate sighting of a wild fox with inspiration to shift writer's block, I thought looking at this poem, one of Ted Hughes' most famous, would be a great way of combining the world of foxes with a celebration of poetry.
Looking briefly at Ted Hughes' career, as well as the story behind the poem.
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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.