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Red foxes once seemed like animals of fields and forests, but they now live in many towns and cities too. Urban areas can offer foxes several advantages. Gardens, parks and railway edges provide hiding places, while insects, fruit, small animals and discarded food can provide meals. Foxes are mostly active at night, so many people rarely see them. They are adaptable animals and can learn to avoid busy roads and people. However, feeding wild foxes is usually discouraged because it can make them too comfortable around humans. City foxes show how some wild animals can adjust to environments that people have changed.
