"An 11-pound male red fox, estimated to be about 2 years old, is under veterinary care at the Bronx Zoo after stowing away on a cargo ship that crossed the Atlantic Ocean from England to the United States. The transatlantic journey lasted 14 days, and the fox's arrival has prompted questions about animal welfare and the ecological complications of placing a European-origin fox in a country where wild populations of the same species already live."
"The stowaway is a red fox - Vulpes vulpes - a species found across Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa, according to the zoo. That geographic range makes the red fox one of the most widely distributed land carnivores on the planet. The species thrives in habitats from arctic tundra to dense urban centers."
"A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection told the New York Post, 'CBP routinely works with our federal and state wildlife protection partners to protect regulated wildlife and is pleased to place this 'stowaway' in the Bronx Zoo's care.' That interagency coordination moved quickly. The fox was at the Bronx Zoo the day after the ship docked."
An 11-pound male red fox, approximately 2 years old, arrived at the Bronx Zoo after stowing away on a cargo ship that departed Southampton on February 4 and arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey on February 18. The fox's method of boarding and discovery time during the 14-day crossing remain unknown. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers captured the animal upon arrival and coordinated its transfer to the zoo the following day. Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are widely distributed across Europe, Asia, North America, and parts of Africa, making them one of the most widely distributed land carnivores globally. The species adapts to diverse habitats ranging from arctic tundra to urban centers.
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