My first encounter with a fox cub happened in 2022. I knew there was a den nearby and hoped to catch a glimpse of the pups. Unfortunately, I didn’t see any cubs—only the vixen, carrying a large prey item in her full snout, which she brought into the den.

In 2024, I returned to the same spot, well camouflaged and full of hope. But once again, I had no luck. I was already heading back when, suddenly, a fox cub appeared right in front of me! Within moments, the vixen arrived, placing herself between us. The cub had vanished in an instant.

I slowly backed away, while the vixen stared at me intently. She watched me for a long time, but gradually seemed to relax. To my amazement, she then approached—coming as close as two metres to inspect me. My heart was pounding! After a moment, she turned, searched for her cub, and gently signalled it to come out. The cub emerged, the vixen retreated—and I had a few quiet minutes alone with the little one.

This all happened in a big city, and you can really feel the difference compared to the countryside. These urban animals have already become somewhat accustomed to people.

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