The Hidden World of the Fox
The Hidden World of the Fox by Adele Brand, published by HarperCollins Publishers on February 8, 2022, is an exploration of the life and adaptability of the red fox. This International Edition spans 240 pages and delves into the relationship between humans and this familiar yet enigmatic creature. Brand, an acclaimed ecologist with two decades of experience studying foxes across four continents, presents a blend of scientific insights and personal anecdotes that illuminate the fox’s unique role in both urban and wild environments.
Readers will find a rich narrative that combines elements of history, ecology, and wildlife science, offering a comprehensive look at the fox’s behavior and its interactions with human society. Brand’s observations reveal how the fox has thrived in diverse settings, from rainforests to urban landscapes, showcasing its remarkable adaptability. This book invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of this common yet mysterious animal, providing a thoughtful examination of its place in the natural world and the challenges it faces in a rapidly changing environment.
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Discover the hidden world of the fox, as beautifully revealed by an acclaimed ecologist who has studied foxes for two decades across four continents
“An ode to this familiar yet mysterious creature. … The sight of foxes can lift Brand’s prose into poetry. … By turns lyrical, salty, funny and scholarly.” –New York Times Book Review
The fox. For thousands of years myth and folklore have celebrated its cunning intelligence. Today the red fox is the nature’s most populous carnivore, its dancing orange tail a common sight in backyards. Yet who is this wild neighbor, truly? How do we negotiate this uneasy new chapter of an ancient relationship? Join British ecologist Adele Brand on a journey to discover the surprising secrets of the fabled fox, the familiar yet enigmatic creature that has adapted to the human world with astonishing–some say, unsettling–success.
Brand has studied foxes for twenty years across four continents–from the Yucatán rainforest to India’s remote Thar Desert, from subarctic Canada to metropolitan London. Her observations have convinced her that the fox is arguably the most modern of all wildlife, uniquely suited to survival in the rapidly expanding urban/wild interface. Blending cutting-edge science, cultural anthropology, and intimate personal storytelling drawn from her own remarkable fieldwork, The Hidden World of the Fox is Brand’s rich and revelatory portrait of the extraordinary animal she has devoted her life to understanding.
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