Finding the Fox is Norwegian author Andreas Tjernshaugen's observations and stories about the fox in his neighborhood. Andreas has often noted the evidence of the fox around him, but has not seen one. He is keen to find out more about the illusive mammal that shares his homeland. Throughout the book Andreas shares the natural history of foxes within Norway along with their trials and triumphs in survival with mange and the fur trade. I enjoyed reading about the foxes' role in the ecosystem, prey they hunt and interactions with other animals. The difference between North American and Norwegian foxes was also explained, which I was thankful for. Andreas' observations of the fox family whose den he finds near a hiking trail are definitely my favorite parts. Andreas is able to watch the foxes through a season and has the most observations about the vixen and her kits as they hunt, play and determine dominance. Finding the Fox is rounded out with information about foxes in captivity, zoos and being bred for fur giving a different view to the wild fox he spent so much time observing. While not the view of a scientist, the author is able to give a rounded view of foxes in his home country.
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