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Unusual mission: Fire brigade saves vixen and her cubs!
Unusual noises from a ventilation system in Munich led to a fire brigade being called out and a vixen with her cubs.
Unusual mission: Fire brigade saves vixen and her cubs!
An unusual spectacle from the underworld was recently observed in the Munich Olympic Hall: a vixen caused a stir with her three cubs in a ventilation shaft. The hall's employees became aware of the animal noises on a Sunday afternoon and followed them to an accessible area of the ventilation system, which is structurally outside the hall. Here they discovered the vixen who had taken up residence in this urban enclave. Unfortunately, despite the staff's first attempts to catch it, they were unsuccessful, so the fire department was called for help. A small alarm vehicle was sent to the scene, as the Wochenanzeiger here reports.
The case reflects how urbanized habitats are becoming increasingly attractive to foxes. These clever animals, which have adapted to cities for decades, are no longer afraid of human environments. Urban foxes are genetically different from their rural relatives and take advantage of the abundant food sources in our cities, such as trash cans and trash. They feel extremely comfortable and are now followers of the culture, often living in family groups. The NAJU emphasizes that foxes are omnivores and their hunting behavior is strongly influenced by the conditions of the urban environment. In cities there are up to 15 foxes per 100 hectares, while in rural areas there are only about one per 100 hectares.
The challenges of urbanization
However, urbanization also brings challenges for wildlife. As new infrastructure and living spaces are built, animals are losing their natural habitats. This leads to fragmentation, making their migration routes difficult. Wild animals, including foxes, change their behavior to avoid conflict with humans. Some species have even become diurnal in order to live more in harmony with humanity. How on Living Green As explained above, the preservation of green spaces in urban areas is of great importance in order to secure habitats and food sources for wild animals.
Foxes typically raise 3 to 6 cubs per litter, which are initially blind and deaf. This ability to adapt is a striking example of how wildlife responds to the changing conditions in our cities. It is crucial that we as a society promote the necessary awareness to avoid collisions between humans and animals. Finally, the return of wildlife also contributes to biodiversity and ecosystems in our urban habitats. We should give them the space they need to live in peace.