A question for the English

I was reading an article today about the fox population in England and especially around London. If I recall correctly, the article said there were appoximately 10,000 red foxes living in London alone and 25,000 in the immediate area. It seems most of the English people are quite enamored with the creatures -- 87% of those polled said they enjoyed seeing them, while something like 10% considered them pests and want them eradicated and the remaining 3% were in that group that has no idea what the hell is going on.

I found it interesting that there were that many foxes over there. The article said the main reason they flourish is because there is no competition from the raccoon, which isn't found in England. The fox thus have all the food from the garbage cans which, like in the States, the raccoons would normally lay claim to.

I would like to hear some stories from the English concerning the perceived fox problem there and where they stand on the issue.

While I am waiting for them to reply, all other readers of this post from other countries may examine this fox skull.....



(My only regret is that I have not the know-how or ability to insert some soothing elevator music to accompany the skull examination)