Nose pushing, jaw wrestling, cheek rubbing, and facial licking are commonly observed behaviours. These gestures may appear to be signs of aggression, but they aren’t. However, foxes do emphasise their dominance by “standing over” and “riding up”.Young foxes learn important survival skills for life through playful games, fights, and mock hunts. These behaviours are also a way to establish dominance within the family.

Following The Desert Fox

by Manish Vaidya

Nose pushing, jaw wrestling, cheek rubbing, and facial licking are commonly observed behaviours. These gestures may appear to be signs of aggression, but they aren’t. However, foxes do emphasise their dominance by “standing over” and “riding up”.

Young foxes learn important survival skills for life through playful games, fights, and mock hunts. These behaviours are also a way to establish dominance within the family.