A word of warning, this short clip shows the true nature of the fox (a hunter… the vixen snares a hedgehog), and a prickly problem for hedgehogs :love: It also illustrates the cycle of nature. Both clips were on the trail cam last night, about 40 minutes apart.
SittingFox
19 Apr 2010Twelve seconds isn't long to consume prey. Almost like it was more motivated by competition than predation (though the outcome is the same). A a rare thing to witness, even by trailcam. Sad of course, but that's the way the world works…
Words
19 Apr 2010I think you're right about the competition. She obviously fancied that markie just a bit too much. I do feel sorry for the hedgehog… she's usually been fine with them. 🙁
RobinL
20 Apr 2010The second part of the clip is a prickly situation indeed!
Words
20 Apr 2010Just a bit! But with a happier ending, no doubt, than the first part.
Dudley
20 Apr 2010So the hedgehog was definitely consumed? Then the other hedge moves in for a bit o fun.
I wonder if the fox and the 2nd hedge had an agreement…hmm.
gdare
20 Apr 2010Poor hedgehogs, it`s not easy for them… :whistle:
😆
Words
20 Apr 2010Andy, I don't know what happened after she took the hedgehog away. She may have gone back for it later. The second hedgehog was larger and probably a little wiser.
Words
20 Apr 2010Darko, I know, it's not easy out there.
Words
21 Apr 2010Erwin. I was quite shocked. She's really a very naughty fox.
cakkleberrylane
21 Apr 2010Another great capture! Very sad of course, but as you say, that is nature.
Words
22 Apr 2010Lois, it's a tough world for them all, but interesting to witness the technique.
Flying Red Fox Blog
22 Apr 2010Thats a prickly situation! nice video. 🙂
Words
23 Apr 2010Erwin, I know I shouldn't be shocked. It was a useful reminder of her nature.
Words
23 Apr 2010Mark, thanks!
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Great clip, ant thats nature….:up:
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Never be shocked If you see the true nature, and the fox Is a surviving one :up: