Unusual commitment: Fire brigade saves Füchsin and her boys!

Unusual commitment: Fire brigade saves Füchsin and her boys!

In the Munich Olympiahalle, an unusual spectacle from the underworld was recently observed: a foxin with her three boys caused a sensation in a ventilation shaft. The Halle employees became aware of the animal noises on a Sunday afternoon and followed this up to an accessible area of the ventilation system, which is structurally outside the hall. Here they discovered the foxin that had settled in this urban enclave. Despite the first catch attempts by the staff, these were unfortunately unsuccessful, so that the fire brigade was called for help. A small alarm vehicle was sent to the scene, as the Wochenanzeiger [here] (https://wwwochenanzeiger.de/ungewohniche-ymphonie-aus-lueftungschacht-Feuerwehr-feuerwehr-fan/cnt-Id-PS-PS-5B4C67-4901-948a-f32d7dcdba29) reports.

The case reflects how urbanized habitats are increasingly attractive for foxes. These clever animals that have adapted to cities for decades no longer shy away from human environments. City foxes differ genetically from their rural relatives and use the rich food sources in our cities, such as trash cans and waste. So they feel extremely comfortable and are now cultural successors who often live in family associations. The Naju emphasizes that foxes are omnivores and their hunting behavior is strongly influenced by the circumstances of the urban environment. Up to 15 foxes per 100 hectares live in cities, while there are only about one per 100 hectares in rural areas.

The challenges of urbanization

Urbanization also brings challenges for wild animals. By building new infrastructure and living spaces, animals lose their natural habitats. This leads to a fragmentation that makes its hiking trails difficult. Wild animals, which also include foxes, change their behavior to avoid conflicts with people. So some species have even become a day active in order to live in harmony with humanity. As shown on Living Green , the preservation of green spaces in urban spaces is of great importance to ensure habitats and food sources for wildlife.

foxes usually raise 3 to 6 young per litter, which are initially blind and deaf. This adaptability is an impressive example of how wild animals react 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. After all, the return of wild animals also contributes to biodiversity and the ecosystems in our urban habitats. We should give you the place you need to live in peace.