Discover how urban Britain became a living lab for wildlife, with foxes adapting to city life and offering insights into urban ecology. Yet today, urban foxes are as much a part of the cityscape as double-decker buses and corner shops. How did these clever creatures turn concrete jungles into their playground—and what secrets are they revealing about our own world along the way? These are London’s urban foxes—creatures that have adapted so well to city life that many residents forget they were once purely woodland animals. Yet the story of how foxes became such iconic Londoners is far more complex, and far more fascinating, than most people realize. Urban and rural foxes demonstrate clear differences, primarily due to their differing lifestyles and diets. Urban foxes are known for scavenging human food and are braver, while rural foxes rely on wild rodents, insects and worms, as well as some berries. The London Wildlife Trust estimates that there are 10,000 foxes in the city. Having lived side-by-side for so long, you would expect a natural harmony to have developed between foxes and. From foxes and deer to squirrels and raccoons, there are numerous types of wildlife living within the walls of this historical metropolis. However, urban areas present unique challenges for any animal that calls them home. Foxes that live in towns and cities may even scavenge in bins to look for scraps. A male fox, called a dog, makes a barking noise whereas the females, called vixens, make a spine-chilling scream sound. Urban foxes are here to stay in London, but that doesn’t mean you have to share your garden with them. By combining understanding of fox behaviour with proven exclusion techniques, you can enjoy your outdoor space without unwanted wildlife encounters. A 2017 study conducted by the Mammal Society and the University of Brighton found that some areas of London have up to 18 foxes per square kilometer, highlighting how well these animals have adapted to city life. Red foxes may be the most common non-domestic carnivores in cities. Find out facts about urban foxes - where they live, what they eat, what noises they make and more. Discover whether red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) live in London’s suburbs, how they adapted to urban life, and practical tips for living alongside these common city mammals.