Mysterious & dividing opinion, the red fox has been celebrated by some for its resourcefulness, & hated by others for hunting chicken & other small farm animals. Together with a range of folklore stories & newspaper headlines, this remarkable animal often reminds us of its presence. As part of our successful RSPB Spotlight book series, Mike Unwin explores how the red fox's versatility has allowed it to thrive across the northern hemisphere, from desert & mountain to farmland & urban jungle. With all aspects of the red fox's biology & lifestyle, including hunting & caching food, defending a territory, raising a litter & communication strategies. Unwin even looks at the often troubled relationship between fox & man.