Foxes are protected under a series of wildlife protection laws against poisoning, gassing, asphyxiating, maiming, stabbing, impaling, drowning, clubbing and most forms of snaring, with anyone carrying out such acts subject to 6 months imprisonment and/or £5,000 fine per animal.

Notable Defense Mechanisms: The red fox utilizes multiple defense mechanisms such as their sharp teeth, musky odor (which is comparable to a skunk’s), small size (which allows it to hide or flee from larger predators), speed, and intelligence.

Adaptations – The fox’s thick tail keeps their feet and nose warm when it curls up to sleep. Foxes will double back on their own tracks in order to confuse their enemies. The grey fox is the only member of the dog family that can climb trees. It will climb a tree to escape its enemies.

Gray foxes are also monogamous and mate for life. Gestation period is 53 days and the cubs are born blind and deaf, dark-skinned and almost hairless. They weigh about three ounces and the average litter is four cubs (occasionally five or six).

Foxes aren’t dangerous to humans, except when they are rabid, which is very rare. Although foxes sometimes succumb to rabies, the good news is that the fox strain of the disease has rarely if ever been transmitted to a human in this country. Luckily, post-exposure treatment is 100% effective if promptly administered.

Some can bring warnings of danger, others can symbolize peace and serenity. For a fox, specifically, there are so many different meanings associated with seeing one. A fox is known for being crafty, cunning, and a bit devious, according to yoga clothing retailer Inspired by Stephanie Rose.

Always known to be a bit mischievous, foxes have plenty of lore surrounding them. A single fox crossing your path is considered good luck, but watch out for a group of foxes they are considered a sign of great misfortune!

In the Native American tradition, spirit animals are an embodied form of a spiritual guide….A few techniques for discovering your spirit animal:

1. Pay attention to your dreams.
2. Think about your past connections to certain animals.
3. Journal about the animals that you feel drawn to.
4. Take a quiz.

Fox Spirit Animal People seek their advice and wisdom when dealing with situations that require insight, determination, and persistence. Having the fox animal spirit means you are adorable and charismatic, but only when you feel it. If you ever dislike exposing yourself overly, you tend to withdraw into yourself.