Meet the Foxes

The Foxes

Anita

On Monday 7 May, you could track Anita live on your laptop or tablet as she crossed Brighton to get a sighting of Ringtail, and on Tuesday 8 May she donned the collar again in search of Diesel's collar

Basil

Like the star of the popular 70s sitcom Fawlty Towers, our Basil is a middle-aged fox, and he lives in Torquay. But that's where the comparisons end…

Diesel

Introducing Diesel, the resilient, strong-willed dog fox. He's only a small fox, but what he lacks in size, he makes up in fighting spirit

Dora

Dora was our first explorer to don the GPS collar. She is extremely calm and docile. When she first came to our attention, she was not very well

Grace

Meet Grace, a vixen on a mission to help her mum raise her litter. She's embraced all of the usual sisterly duties - from cub-sittings to finding treats for her hungry brothers and sisters

Loxy

After pulling herself back from the brink of death, Loxy is enjoying a new lease of life. Loxy is comfortable around humans and was named after a book character called Foxy Loxy

Chico

Chico might not have the best reputation, but he's been given a second chance

Patch

At the ripe age of four, Patch is an older fox who has survived some of the dangers of living in an urban environment

Rathbone

Rathbone lives his life on the edge - opting to reside near a busy railway line

Ringtail

Ringtail enjoys nothing more than laying next to his favourite haunt, the local Methodist church

Features

Our Foxes: The Story So Far

Our GPS foxes have dropped their tags. We recap the story as far as we know it...

Mange – It’s A Mite Nasty

What is it and how it can be cured…

Thank You

We Couldn't Have Done It Without You

Foxes in the City

Did foxes moved to the British cities because they were hungry?

Tom the Runt

Is Tom tough enough to make it on his own?

Mating: The Facts

Everything you need to know about bones and 'locking'...

The Fox Report: Tuesday 8 May

Rathbone heads South while Diesel does his usual lap of the estuary, before heading inland where his collar was released

Your Clips 

At Foxes HQ, we were extremely impressed by the fox clips you sent in. Here's our pick of some your cracking clips...  

A Short History of the Urban Fox

From sightings in the Thirties, changing public opinion in the Fifties, to their presence in today's cities, towns and suburbs...

Foxes Live - Wednesday 9th May

Why are foxes in our cities? What is mange? And what's the difference between urban and rural foxes...

The Fox Report: Monday 7 May

Diesel continues his exploration of the west bank of the river, Patch goes round the houses, while Basil travels a whopping 4.8 miles along the coastal line

On the Track

Anita Rani was on the trail for Diesel's collar in Newport for our live show Tuesday 8 May

Foxes Live, Tuesday 8 May at 8pm

Queen guitarist Brian May, Obstacle course, mugging and the mysterious black fox...

Brian May on Foxes Live

Brian May, Queen guitarist and founder of Save Me joined us on Tuesday 8 May, to discuss his love and work with foxes

The Canvey Island Dilemma

The Thorns from Canvey Island are currently dealing with some unwanted guests. The question is, should they let the fox family stay, or should they go?

The Exterminator

Lee and Jade Thorn face a difficult decision. What should they do about the family of troublesome foxes that have moved into their back garden?

Fancy a Pet Fox?

Miss Snooks isn't living the life of an ordinary fox. She lives in her own one-bedroom flat, with a den made out of cardboard boxes and blankets

Foxes Live, Monday 7 May at 8pm

Following the excitement of the interactivity in the first episode of Foxes Live: Wild in the City, we ramped it up...

The Fox Report: Sunday 6 May

Grace goes on an adventure and Patch returns from his epic hike to Hove

The Fox-o-Meter

Did your opinion of foxes changed since Foxes Live hit your screens? The Fox-o-Meter told all.

Fox Report: Saturday 5 May

Patch and Chico go west, Diesel's back in action and Basil's back on the wall...

WANTED: Black Fox

The black fox is so rare that wildlife experts believe there are only a few of the breed left in the country. We wanted to find this elusive breed of fox and we asked for your help to do it.

Mark Evans Looks at Your Pics

Mark Evans on the images we saw on our interactive map...

The Fox Report: Friday 4 May

Grace goes walkabout again and Diesel doesn't lift a paw

Are Foxes Solitary Hunters?

Foxes spend a lot of time in each other's company, but do they hunt together?

The Fox Report: Thursday 3 May

Garden hopping, territory scouting and lots of sleeping....

Behind Dencam

How we rigged the dens...

The Fox Report: Wednesday 2 May

Chico finds a new home and Ringtail indulges in some risky behaviour

In the Dens

For two weeks we streamed live from two fox dens 24/7. Here's a bit of background on the fox families we featured in Esher and Laindon...

Next on C4...

This series of Foxes Live: Wild In The City is now over - here's what you missed.

Got a Question?

Mark Evans joined us for a live Q&A chat on Twitter, Thursday 3 May at 8pm

The Fox Report: Tuesday 1 May

Two of our foxes have finally met, but who could they be?

Chico's Tracks

Newly released Chico returned to the scene of the crime...

Fox Tracking

Tracking a fox using our map was pretty easy, but finding the real deal is pretty difficult. Budding citizen scientists take note...

The Fox Report: Monday 30 April

Basil goes for a romantic stroll on the harbour wall and Rathbone expands his territory

The Fox Report: Weekend Update

Fox squatters, potential nappy theft and more trampoline action...

Chico Released Live

On Monday night's show, Anita Rani released Chico live from Manchester. And you can follow his tracks...

Secret Agent Fox

We conducted the biggest study on British Urban foxes. What did it take? Advanced GPS tracking, Foxcams and Live dencams, which gave us a privileged fox eye view to their world...

The Wait Is Over...

Foxes Live: Wild in the City first hit your screens on Monday 30 April.

The Fox Report: Thursday 26 April

Diesel takes a plunge in the estuary, Loxy makes a dash across the A104, while Patch trots around some gardens...

Dr Dawn Scott: We Need You

Channel 4 worked with Brighton University's ecology team to develop the most widespread study of the urban fox to date. Here, Dr Scott explained why it was so important to have your help with the biggest fox survey ever undertaken...

The Fox File

Everything you've wanted to know about Vulpes vulpes, but were probably afraid to ask...

Do Foxes Kill for Pleasure?

Sadistic killers or fighting for survival?

The Fox Report: Wednesday 25 April

Most of the foxes spent the day settled in their territories. Diesel explored the docks

The Fox Report: Tuesday 24 April

Basil and Ringtail go garden hopping, while Rathbone opts for his favourite haunt, the railway line…

Brighton vs Rehab

What are our foxes like? Get the lowdown on how we came across them

The Fox Report: Monday 23 April

It's been a mixed day of activity on Monday 23 April

The Fox Report: Living for the Weekend

The foxes enjoyed varying degrees of activity this weekend, from leisurely walks, sightseeing to even a spot of golf

Get Social

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter where we'll be debating the issues raised in the show and giving you the chance to tell us about your experiences with foxes

Your Mission

There's no other wild animal that divides public opinion quite like the fox. Yet we know surprisingly little about them. In a TV first, we will be carrying out the biggest, most technologically advanced fox study ever conducted. Find out how to get involved