Foxes more common in the city than countrysid

[Still Waters]

City dwellers are more likely to see a fox in their gardens than those living in the countryside, according to a new report.

The nationwide survey found that 38 per cent of those living in urban areas had caught a glimpse of a fox, compared to just 23 per cent of their rural counterparts.

The report reflects the experience of Daily Telegraph readers who have reported more than 1,500 sightings of urban foxes during a survey carried out by the newspaper this year.

Urban foxes are on the increase due to the "easy pickings" available in bins and the lack of any natural predator.

In contrast, hedgehogs, that do not thrive in areas with a high amount of traffic, appeared in 28 per cent of rural areas but just 15 per cent of city gardens.

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