Do wild foxes attack humans?

The cases where there has been an attack have happened when the fox is defending itself, its den or has been pushed to that extreme due to a lack of food. The reason they do not attack dogs, cats or humans is because they are not something that a fox sees as prey. read more

There are cases of foxes in captivity, foxes that have been caught in traps, and foxes cornered in their dens that have attacked/bitten humans, but I have never seen an instance where a wild fox in its native environment altered its course to attack and bite a human. read more

The reason they do not attack dogs, cats or humans is because they are not something that a fox sees as prey. Though it could happen that a fox tries to attack a dog or more likely a cat, they will be scared off when the noise begins or when a cat’s claws come out. read more

Adapted from the book Wild Neighbors Both red and gray foxes live among us in cities and towns, where scavenging for food makes life easy. They generally avoid people, but the lure of easy food, such as pet food or unsecured garbage, can result in backyard visits. read more