Are foxes a threat to native wildlife?
A. Recent studies have shown that foxes can seriously threaten some native wildlife, especially those in the critical weight range of 55g to 3.5kg. They include many small mammals, rock wallabies and ground dwelling birds including mallee fowl. It should be remembered that foxes are only one factor affecting the conservation of these native animals. Loss of habitat and habitat fragmentation has undoubtedly been the primary cause and also has probably given foxes better access to native shrub and to the native animals it contains. Often these other factors need to be addressed as well as fox control.
