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Foxes
The European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is widely distributed throughout the southern half of Australia in virtually all habitats, including urban environments. The distribution of foxes in Australia is closely related to that of rabbits - one of their major food sources.
Fox predation is considered to be a major threatening process to the long-term survival of a range of native fauna. Foxes are also an agricultural pest because they prey on lambs and other livestock.
More detailed information on fox management is contained in the Bureau of Rural Sciences' publication 'Managing Vertebrate Pests: Foxes' - Saunders, G., Coman, B., Kinnear, J. and Braysher, M. 1995 (A$24.95).
Introduced to Australia over 100 years ago as an animal for the hunt, the European red fox is now common through most of southern Australia and is one of the country's most damaging pests.
Foxes prey on native animals and are believed to be responsible for the decline or even extinction of several species. Foxes also kill newborn lambs and may cause significant losses on some farms.
Managing Vertebrate Pests: Foxes is the first book to provide a comprehensive review of the history and biology of foxes in Australia, the damage they cause and community attitudes to fox management.
Key strategies for successful fox control are recommended by the authors, who are scientific experts in fox management. The strategies are illustrated by case studies.
Managing Vertebrate Pests: Foxes is an essential guide for policy makers, farmers, fauna reserve managers and all those interested in fox management.
Improving Fox Management Strategies in Australia
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