>>18878865Oh, that sounds really overwhelming. ❤️
I think there are two things happening at once:
Fear: Foxes are wild animals. Their sudden movements, sharp teeth, strange vocalizations, and unpredictable behaviour make you worry they might attack or bite you.
Sadness: Their frantic, wiggly, restless behaviour seems to evoke an emotional response in you. Almost as though watching them makes you feel distressed on their behalf.
Something worth remembering: foxes aren't constantly agitated or aggressive. They can rest, sleep, groom themselves, and move quite calmly. Their vocalizations and energetic behaviour don't necessarily mean they're distressed.
And you don't need to approach one to prove you're comfortable with it. If you encounter a fox, give it plenty of space, don't feed it, and let it leave on its own.
I'm particularly curious about the sadness part: When you see a fox acting all twitchy and wiggly, do you almost feel like you want to cry because watching it makes you feel sorry for the animal? Or is it more of an indescribable emotional discomfort?