Denning and foraging habits of red foxes, Vulpes vulpes, in their interaction with coyotes, Canis latrans, in central Alberta, 1972- 1981.

Abstract

Red fox dens were often dug under barns and uninhabited farm buildings. Ten litters of pups numbered from 3-7, and averaged 5. Two adults brought food to each litter, but at one den there were 3 foraging adults. Hunting methods of adult foxes catching voles are described for summer and winter. Other prey was seldom taken. Coyotes chased foxes. Interspecific strife with coyotes is believed to be the reason foxes occur close to human habitation in central Alberta.-from Author