This red fox was photographed by myself on Prince Edward Island. Foxes on PEI are use to people. Most of the time they will come right up to your car if you stop. They are fed during the summer when tourists are around and therefore many associate humans with food. Not good!
Red foxes were hunted for their pelts on the Island in the 1970s and the population steadily declined. Restrictions on harvesting increased their numbers. The arrival of the coyote on the island in the 80s and 90s also impacted the population. But today, the red fox population has recovered. It is a good thing cause they are so cute and very photographic : ) !
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