20/04/2026
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Another beautiful video from last week just after the tragedy with Binky and her cub where 4/5 cubs became one. 😢 It is not a sad video though—don’t worry!
There are all all kinds of reasons why cubs do not make it—in nature, not all babies are meant to survive which is why there are quite a few in a litter.
They are safe underground for 4 weeks but not all will make it out.
When cubs start to emerge from the den, they are extremely vulnerable-they have no sense of fear and are at risk from predators and other dangers. It is often at this point that a vixen will move her cubs to another den—this is another very risky stage where things often go wrong.
Also at this time, any weak, ill or disabled cubs will become more obvious and ‘survival of the fittest’ comes into the equation. It’s harsh but it’s reality.
After that, the perils continue and most cubs will not make their first birthday.
The average life of an urban fox is just 18 months—this is due mainly to traffic, illness and mange. ❤️🩹
But this is nature—we cannot control it—and with the negatives there are always the positives that we must celebrate!
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