The next generation on FoxCam

Here is a real treat.  When the vixen comes to the entrance to the den the cubs appear from a different one and race across to meet her.  This is my first sight of them but I think they have been out for a few days, even though they are small and not yet weaned.  In the first video the mother lets them suckle for a few moments before leading them away.

Then another  similar episode before dawn.  She must be calling to them each time but the sound isn't picked up by the camera.

On the third occasion mother went underground and for a few moments they didn't know where she was.  Or perhaps it was just a game.

This time it was the dog fox.  He is very handsome but seems to be less of an attraction as only one cub joined him.

It is interesting to compare the fox cubs with the badger cubs, who rarely leave their mother's side.  The foxes are much more independent early on and are left behind while the parents are out hunting.  They seem to spend a lot of time sitting by the entrance to the earth, waiting for mum or dad to return.  I will have more fox cub videos to share soon.  It is turning out to be such a busy season I can hardly keep up.