Jane Brackman, Ph.D. (aka Dr. Barkman), whom we now name the Official Altadenablog Canid Correspondant, has some thoughts to share on the red fox sighted on Craig this weekend:
Generally, foxes and coyotes don’t share the same territory, so it’s interesting that someone spotted a fox near Craig and Midwick, home to many wiley coyotes. It could be a fox who strayed from his home (perhaps at a higher altitude) and ended up on Craig. On the other hand it might be a result of the increasing population of mountain lions.
In other words, cougars and foxes come into conflict in the same ecosystem. That's also true in singles bars.
UPDATE: Further explication from Dr. Barkman:
What it all means is: cougars and foxes are compatible (in singles bars as well) because they don't share the same food sources. Coyotes and cougars compete for the same meals. Big cats kill coyotes. Coyotes kill little cats. Life is like a circle...ever spinning ever turning...
This "circle of life" stuff is more acceptable the higher up on the food chain you are ...
