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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Coco Khan

Should I feed foxes? We ask an expert

Illustration of two foxes, one leaping up over a food bowl
‘Even in cities, foxes will always find food.’ Illustration: Timo Kuilder/The Guardian

Whether it’s rewilding the garden or setting up a bee hotel, many of us are rethinking our relationship with the natural world and becoming more nurturing. But what of the often maligned fox? Shouldn’t we include it? I asked Trevor Williams, the founder of fox rescue charity the Fox Project, if we should feed them.

Hi, Trevor! Seen any good foxes today?
No, I’m too old to go out with the ambulances, though sometimes I bottle-feed the cubs.

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