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Animal Behaviour - Fox and Hedgehogs

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:44:36 PM

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A word of warning, this short clip shows the true nature of the fox (a hunter... the vixen snares a hedgehog), and a prickly problem for hedgehogs love It also illustrates the cycle of nature. Both clips were on the trail cam last night, about 40 minutes apart.


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Adele BrandSittingFox Monday, April 19, 2010 9:58:48 PM

Twelve seconds isn't long to consume prey. Almost like it was more motivated by competition than predation (though the outcome is the same). A a rare thing to witness, even by trailcam. Sad of course, but that's the way the world works...

Words Monday, April 19, 2010 10:17:39 PM

I think you're right about the competition. She obviously fancied that markie just a bit too much. I do feel sorry for the hedgehog... she's usually been fine with them. sad

RobinRobinL Monday, April 19, 2010 11:23:04 PM

The second part of the clip is a prickly situation indeed!

Words Monday, April 19, 2010 11:39:14 PM

Just a bit! But with a happier ending, no doubt, than the first part.

Andy WilsonDudley Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1:48:58 AM

So the hedgehog was definitely consumed? Then the other hedge moves in for a bit o fun.

I wonder if the fox and the 2nd hedge had an agreement...hmm.

Darkogdare Tuesday, April 20, 2010 4:23:43 AM

Poor hedgehogs, it`s not easy for them... whistle

lol

Words Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:42:14 AM

Andy, I don't know what happened after she took the hedgehog away. She may have gone back for it later. The second hedgehog was larger and probably a little wiser.

Words Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:42:31 AM

Darko, I know, it's not easy out there.

ERWINWulpen Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:59:05 PM

Great clip, ant thats nature....up

Words Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:52:43 PM

Erwin. I was quite shocked. She's really a very naughty fox.

Loiscakkleberrylane Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:54:09 PM

Another great capture! Very sad of course, but as you say, that is nature.

Words Wednesday, April 21, 2010 11:25:01 PM

Lois, it's a tough world for them all, but interesting to witness the technique.

Mark JonesFlying Red Fox Blog Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:02:56 PM

Thats a prickly situation! nice video. smile

ERWINWulpen Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:54:54 PM

Never be shocked If you see the true nature, and the fox Is a surviving one up

Words Friday, April 23, 2010 6:47:53 AM

Mark, thanks!

Words Friday, April 23, 2010 6:48:19 AM

Erwin, I know I shouldn't be shocked. It was a useful reminder of her nature.

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