I get foxes in my yard all the time and I love it. Amazing, crafty, animals. And the kits are damn cute!

Lillith: Really nice thanks subby

When I was a kid I thought foxs were part cat and nothing my folks did could change my mind. (ya im a city kid)

Cats and dogs share a common ancestor from about 40 million years ago and biologists have theorized that foxes kept more of the feline traits then other canines. They do have a lot of catlike behaviors. So you're sorta right.

/but...but...the garden of Eden!

Needs moar fennec.

SpaceButler: NannerPuss: Cats and dogs share a common ancestor from about 40 million years ago and biologists have theorized that foxes kept more of the feline traits then other canines. They do have a lot of catlike behaviors. So you're sorta right.

Many of the similarities are likely due to convergent evolution, too. Foxes hunt the same sort of prey as small felines, and in similar environments, so they've developed some of the same specialist adaptations -- like vertical-slit pupils, a high-angle pounce and retractable claws (though I think they're only partially retractable in foxes).

So, human toes and the like?

Foxes!

/ok, so I'm dating myself with this reference.

Snapper Carr: [i1127.photobucket.com image 440x295]

Foxes!

/ok, so I'm dating myself with this reference.

We're two wild and crazy guys!

I happened upon a rather nice fox once. I was on a animal trail on a small mountain. The little black fox came around the bend at the same time I did, scared the hell out of me. He had a small marmot in his mouth and, after seeing he'd scared me, offered the marmot to me. I politely declined and he took the marmot back. He said it was nice to meet me and that, if we ever met again, his name was Gordon. He plunked back into the bushes and disappeared.

Yes, that's exactly how I remember that encounter, though that may not be how it actually occurred. I'll never figure out why I thought it was a good idea to be on that mountain anyway.

And here are foxes jumping on a trampoline. Link (new window)

LordJiro: Needs moar fennec.[i.imgur.com image 500x350]

Fennecs are LOUD. When happy they squeal like frightened pigs. SpaceButler: NannerPuss: Cats and dogs share a common ancestor from about 40 million years ago and biologists have theorized that foxes kept more of the feline traits then other canines. They do have a lot of catlike behaviors. So you're sorta right.

Many of the similarities are likely due to convergent evolution, too. Foxes hunt the same sort of prey as small felines, and in similar environments, so they've developed some of the same specialist adaptations -- like vertical-slit pupils, a high-angle pounce and retractable claws (though I think they're only partially retractable in foxes).

Grey foxes also climb trees like cats.

Heh subby. I'm sure that this is going to be tweeted all around by furries in ten seconds flat.

/furry
//tweeting this
///see, told you.

Here's a cute photo.



I'm about ninety percent sure that this fox is just sleeping and not taxidermy. Here's hoping.

Crap, image didn't post. Try it here:Pops (new window)

NannerPuss: Crap, image didn't post. Try it here:Pops (new window)

Looks tasty! Wait. Isn't the apple supposed to be in its mouth?

Is it just me, or was that photo collection racist against gray foxes?

Snapper Carr: [i1127.photobucket.com image 440x295]

Foxes!

/ok, so I'm dating myself with this reference.

Came in for this, and big American breastsess.

I wish SOOO much that there were easily obtainable domesticated foxes available for adoption.

One of my favorites...

And one more...

Snapper Carr: Foxes!

/ok, so I'm dating myself with this reference.

Dressed like that, the only person you're likely to date is yourself.

Why are mammals so damn cute?

Especially the digitigrades (canines and felines)

I've never seen a fox.

Bobcats, bears, moose, elk, wolves, yes. But no foxes.

WTF, foxes?

jaytkay: I've never seen a fox.

Bobcats, bears, moose, elk, wolves, yes. But no foxes.

WTF, foxes?

Well if you were hanging around so many large predators they might show up once in a while.

gadian: And here are foxes jumping on a trampoline. Link (new window)

Thanks for that.

Saw a fox hunting grasshoppers once. Cutest. Thing. Ever.

Lackofname: Heh subby. I'm sure that this is going to be tweeted all around by furries in ten seconds flat.

/furry
//tweeting this
///see, told you.

Am not!

Sorry, reflex.

Mangoose: I really expected this to be a weird furry pic thread. My weird boner has the biggest disappointment right now.

If you need to get hooked up with the weird furry pr0nz, just say the word, man.

Lackofname: LordJiro: Needs moar fennec.[i.imgur.com image 500x350]

Fennecs are LOUD. When happy they squeal like frightened pigs. SpaceButler: NannerPuss: Cats and dogs share a common ancestor from about 40 million years ago and biologists have theorized that foxes kept more of the feline traits then other canines. They do have a lot of catlike behaviors. So you're sorta right.

Many of the similarities are likely due to convergent evolution, too. Foxes hunt the same sort of prey as small felines, and in similar environments, so they've developed some of the same specialist adaptations -- like vertical-slit pupils, a high-angle pounce and retractable claws (though I think they're only partially retractable in foxes).

Grey foxes also climb trees like cats.

Fun fact: Based on comparative DNA analysis, grey foxes are, phylogenically speaking, the most "basal" (or evolutionarily primitive) of all existing canids. Which might help explain why the retained the ability to climb trees.

There's a family of foxes living in the meadow across from my porch... Every so often when I'm out having a smoke mama fox will come out to the edge of the lawn, she'll look at me, I'll look at her, you can almost hear the "oh. crap. Human." in her mind, and eventually she'll turn back and disappear into the tall grass. It's always nice to see.

It's also why my creampuff of a cat never goes more than 10 feet from the porch.

LordJiro: Needs moar fennec.

gadian: I happened upon a rather nice fox once. I was on a animal trail on a small mountain. The little black fox came around the bend at the same time I did, scared the hell out of me. He had a small marmot in his mouth and, after seeing he'd scared me, offered the marmot to me. I politely declined and he took the marmot back. He said it was nice to meet me and that, if we ever met again, his name was Gordon. He plunked back into the bushes and disappeared.

Yes, that's exactly how I remember that encounter, though that may not be how it actually occurred. I'll never figure out why I thought it was a good idea to be on that mountain anyway.

Did you say "Nice marmot"?


Foxes are so freaking cute. I would have one as a pet if I could.

Snapper Carr: Foxes!

/ok, so I'm dating myself with this reference.

So what if you are!

/came for this
//not literally

Also a CSB/

Every spring I pack out to the southern tip of Virginia and camp on the beach for a couple days. Almost every year, I've had a group of red foxes that mill about my campsite, probably looking for handouts.

At night, they all gather on the perimeter and stare at me while I read or whatever. Several sets of glowing eyes. I've resisted the urge to feed them, but I think I could probably do it.

Also, beach deer. Disgusting, tick-infested asshole animals.

taurusowner: Did you say "Nice marmot"?


Foxes are so freaking cute. I would have one as a pet if I could

I don't think so. It was mostly the ambien talking though, so maybe.

My, what big ears you have!