![]() ![]() However, during the process of mating, both male and female foxes are known to, well, scream. Whilst male foxes may scream in order to confirm their territory, female foxes, or vixens will also scream during mating, or during the mating season to attract and lure mates. One of the more common reasons that foxes may scream is when they are mating, or trying to mate. They may make these howling, screeching noises in order to call other foxes, or seek out a mate during the breeding season.Īlthough the noise of a screeching fox may sound like it is in pain, peril or being attacked, it is usually nothing to worry about, and is probably just a fox trying to claim its territory, so other foxes will back off! Screaming is also a way of communication for foxes. Screaming in this sense is a way to ward off other foxes or predators, and keep rivals at bay. So why do foxes make those horrible, blood-curdling noises that make your toes curl?! Well, for the most part, foxes will scream and howl or shriek as means of determining and defending their territory. If you are unsure what a fox scream sounds like, then think of what it would sound like if someone nearby was screeching whilst being attacked or murdered… and you should be spot on! Why do foxes scream at night? If you were not paying attention, you may even think that it is a neighboring dog that you are hearing. They may also howl, squeal, bark, and make a ‘wow-wow’ sound, which is commonly used as a call to other foxes, or to identify location and position.įor the most part, when making noise, foxes may howl and bark, sounding much like dogs in the distance. Foxes can create up to 12 different sounds in order to make themselves known or heard! However, it is not just the screaming noises that foxes use to communicate.
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