Are foxes truly as cunning as they seem ?? Fascinating facts about foxes

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Here we present to you a collection of interesting facts about foxes:

1. Foxes possess a wide range of vocalizations that are still under study by researchers. They produce these sounds for various reasons, some as greetings, and others as mating calls.
2. Foxes also communicate through body language and facial expressions. For example, they greet each other by wagging their tails.
3. A fox's sense of hearing is incredibly acute, allowing it to hear even the smallest insects.
4. The fox's tail helps it maintain balance during sudden movements.
5. Foxes use scent to mark their territory, including feces, glandular secretions, saliva, and objects within their territory, such as plants.
6. Foxes hunt alone, searching within the boundaries of their territory. They use urine to mark areas they have already searched. A single fox's territory can extend up to 8 square kilometers.
7. Foxes have multiple dens that they use for shelter and storing excess food.
8. Foxes living in the wild can live up to 8 years, but those living near urban areas typically don't live beyond a year and often die due to car accidents.
9. Fox cubs are born blind and deaf and cannot leave their mother for the first 2-3 weeks of their lives to receive warmth.
10. It's rare for foxes to attack humans. However, if cornered, they may bite humans, dogs, or cats, which can cause significant injuries.

Is the fox truly cunning?

The fox has been described as cunning in many cultures around the world. It is highly intelligent when hunting prey. Foxes prefer to hunt small animals like rabbits and mice because they are not as strong and are easier to attack. Foxes rely primarily on their sense of hearing for hunting, especially at night, followed by sight and smell. After studying foxes, researchers discovered that they use the Earth's magnetic field not only to determine directions but also to gauge the distance between themselves and their prey. It is believed that the fox is the first animal to use the Earth's magnetic field to determine distance and hunt. So, don't be surprised to find a fox with cataracts hunting efficiently.