Red Fox

The red fox, found widely across the UK, is an omnivorous species that can adapt its diet to include almost anything available, including discarded human food scraps when necessary.

It has a distinctive appearance, characterized by reddish-orange fur, white markings along its neck and belly, pointed ears, and a thick, bushy tail.

Foxes inhabit a variety of environments, ranging from farmland and woodland to urban areas. 

Populations are facing gradual declines due to habitat loss, road incidents and persecution by farmers.

• A faecal sample with sufficient biological material to be used as a reserve is required in case the extraction is unsuccessful the first time: the fresher a sample is, the more likely the test will be able to extract viable DNA.
• Other viable sample types include fur/hair, tissue and blood.