Do foxes fish? Scientists finally observe a fox fishing
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In the 2019 thriller Serenity — no, not that Serenity — a smalltown fisherman becomes embroiled in a murder plot which disrupts his whole life, and that’s even before he discovers what’s really going on. All he wants to do is be out on his boat, pulling fish from the water.
We now have evidence that foxes fish, as scientists have finally observed the much theorized phenomenon in the wild.
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Male of Red Fox with Fish in the Water - Vulpes Vulpes Stock Photo - Image of vulpes, dusk: 162145682
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Tackling Invasive Species - The Royal Society of Victoria
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Catalina foxes outfox extinction – Orange County Register
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Explore some of the best wildlife photography of the year
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Man rushed to hospital after picking up rare poisonous fish on Welsh beach, The Independent
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Fox, Species, Habitat, Behavior, & Facts
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Do not disturb: Practicing ethical wildlife photography
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The fox catches a big fish. : r/foxes
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Fox, Species, Habitat, Behavior, & Facts
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Fox, Species, Habitat, Behavior, & Facts