A newly published research study describes what researchers believe to be the first-ever documented observation of a fox predating on a wolf cub, all thanks to a trail cam. Researchers also shared video footage of the event, which shows how determined the fox was to get its prey.
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In the video, a fox approaches the wolf den, enters, and tries to nab one of the two wolf cubs. The first time, it fails. The second time, though, the fox succeeds. Though there’s no gore in the video, be prepared for what happens the next morning. The second wolf cub appears to mourn the loss of its sibling, and it’s sad to watch.
See the trail-cam footage here:
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