Fox is a veteran animal star. Whether in the East or the West, fox is synonymous with cunning, and it is said that the older it becomes, the more sophisticated it becomes. As a result,"old fox" has become a derogatory term. So, are foxes really cunning?
We must first make it clear that strictly speaking, a fox is not an animal. Foxes and raccoons are two types of animals with similar shapes. The former is a mammal carnivorous order Canid, while the latter is a canine raccoons. There is only one species, namely raccoons. When we talk about fox, we usually refer to a single fox. There are many types of foxes, including red foxes, Tibetan foxes, sand foxes, etc., and they are widely distributed. The reason why people say they are cunning is mainly because they are highly adaptable and capable. Of course, they are also suspicious.
Foxes are considered to be a relatively small "vulnerable group" among carnivores. Needless to say, tigers, leopards, and wolves, even raptors and pythons can pose a threat to them. In addition, foxes like to go alone during the non-reproductive season, making them even more lonely. Therefore, everything needs to be carefully observed and acted carefully, and always seems to be cautious. At the same time, the crisis-ridden life also creates their skills. They have first-class hearing, a keen sense of smell, excellent vision, have smelly glands, can swim, play dead, can imitate the cries of other animals, and even use their big furry tails to sweep away the footprints behind them when moving in the snow.
However, many of the abilities and personalities of foxes are also created by the harsh living environment. It would be a bit unfair to say that they have evil intentions and harm others. In fact, foxes are a kind of timid, docile and intelligent animals. They are neither handsome nor as domineering as other canines. They just live their lives carefully.