It is believed that European red foxes were introduced into the Australian bush in the late 1700s by recreational hunters.
Foxes are now found across most of mainland Australia, regardless of the difference in environments, and continue to have a devastating impact on many native animals that live on the ground or partly in the trees.
In cities and towns foxes are still a threat where parks, golf courses, large gardens are an ideal sanctuary for wildlife, a threat to other household animals like poultry.
