Outfoxed: the 'smart' ferals are adapting to Australian cities, and wreaking havoc in the bush

It's not entirely clear if fox numbers are on the rise in urban areas, but research shows they are learning to avoid hazards such as dogs and poisonous baitsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAlex Abbey's security camera captured something moving through an alley behind his home in Sydney's eastern suburbs a few weeks ago. When he watched the 2am footage the next day, he was surprised to see a red fox on the screen."It's unusual. It's the first time I have seen one in Potts Point," he says. Continue reading...