the common type of fox in Europe is the red fox.Contrary to poppular though,foxes are not member of the dog family.in the wild,foxs may dig than own burrow,take over a disused badger sett or nest ina hollow log.Urban foxs may nest under garden sheds or even under the floorboards of old houses.Usually the feamale (vixen) will only move to a den a short while before shi is due to give birth.
Once the cubs are big enough to be left,she will find food for herself.After about five weeks she will start to bring small animals,such as rabbits and birds,for her cubs to eat.When they are strong enough,she will bring back live mice,frogs,rats or small birds so the cubs can practise hunting techniques.