urban fox

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

Refers to a fox that lives in a city or town environment.

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  • At dawn, an urban fox trotted across the empty high street.
  • I spotted an urban fox rummaging through the bins behind our flat.
  • The urban fox has adapted to traffic noise and streetlights remarkably well.
  • City officials urged residents not to feed the urban fox.
  • Have you ever heard an urban fox bark outside your window at night?
  • By midnight, an urban fox was curled up beneath the park bench.
  • Our camera trap captured an urban fox carrying food back to its den.
  • Contrary to myths, an urban fox rarely approaches people unless habituated.
  • The study concluded that an urban fox can roam several kilometers in a single night.
  • If you encounter an urban fox, keep your distance and secure your rubbish.