Flying foxes: Did you know that gray foxes can climb trees?

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Gray foxes are the only canids (members of the same family as dogs, wolves, coyotes, and jackals etc) who commonly climb trees. And wow, can they climb!!
These 4- or 5-month old gray fox pups got to playing one sunny afternoon in the backyard and for about 30 minutes they raced up and down the cedars, purely for the joy of it. Nothing more to say here, really. Enjoy the video!
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  • @AnnaMarianne
    @AnnaMarianne3 жыл бұрын

    Never has the saying "cat software on dog hardware" been more true.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's brilliant! Exactly right. We'd never heard it before! Thank you.

  • @SCOTTA1

    @SCOTTA1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @mathgasm8484

    @mathgasm8484

    3 жыл бұрын

    with some cat DLC

  • @johndagostino2451

    @johndagostino2451

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife dang dude that is awesome footage I hand feed foxes and hedgehog 🦔 greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 I subscribe 🐾🦊🇮🇹👍

  • @a.w.thompson4001

    @a.w.thompson4001

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've heard that, and this is a great example.

  • @rhodesphotoco
    @rhodesphotoco3 жыл бұрын

    I watched an adult red fox walking casually down my street after midnight, it diverted without pausing to a large elm, vertically leaped about 7ft up the trunk and ran vertically another 6 or so feet to snatch a sleeping squirrel, shake it dead on the fall back, land like a Marvel hero and continue the same casual strolling pace like nothing ever happened. It passed within feet of me making eye-contact and I swear it had an expression that read "beat that, loser" I just said "respect".

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That's astounding. What an extraordinary thing to see. Respect indeed.

  • @Franky46Boy

    @Franky46Boy

    9 ай бұрын

    And the red fox isn't even related to the grey fox! But I know that red foxes can climb trees too. And not only trees...

  • @borntobewild9056

    @borntobewild9056

    7 ай бұрын

    I've been around foxes of both species for years and I have never seen a red fox even attempt to climb a tree...and where was the squirrel sleeping at midnight? Squirrels do not sleep out on limbs they retire too hollows or nests that are always higher than 7ft.. That would be one dumb squirrel to be laying out on a limb at midnight....many folks mistake grey foxes for red foxes because some grays are tinted with red.

  • @ToddDouglasFox

    @ToddDouglasFox

    6 ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@borntobewild9056Yes, red foxes climb trees and tree squirrels do sleep on branches. You better look at available information before putting your foot in your mouth. “Red foxes and gray foxes are known for their tree-climbing abilities. These nimble creatures use their sharp claws and agile bodies to effortlessly navigate through the branches. Red foxes, in particular, have a knack for climbing trees when they are hunting or seeking shelter.” “Tree squirrels don’t hibernate and keep pretty much the same routine all year round: they sleep at night and are active during the day. They tend to be most active in the early hours of the morning.” “Flying squirrels will sleep in trees or tree branches.”

  • @kelcritcarroll

    @kelcritcarroll

    2 ай бұрын

    @@borntobewild9056im with u on this 100%.

  • @Don19762
    @Don197623 жыл бұрын

    This put a huge smile on my face. Thank you!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know. It makes us smile, too.

  • @777logos2

    @777logos2

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome.

  • @H_A_L_7

    @H_A_L_7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes 👍 I am also smiling. Great shots.

  • @huskytail
    @huskytail3 жыл бұрын

    Nobody commenting on that poor mother fox? Imagine having 5 like that 😂. She's a hero. Fantastic footage! Beautiful creatures 😍

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    She had 3 of her own, we think, and was babysitting 2 from another litter. We would often see the 5 pups out with 2 nursing mamas keeping watch over them. She is a hero, though. We agree.

  • @huskytail

    @huskytail

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife that's so sweet! I didn't know foxes babysit for each other or together. How interesting! Thank you.

  • @markfryer9880

    @markfryer9880

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most likely that the two mothers were sisters.

  • @saltodelpuma1667

    @saltodelpuma1667

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife sometimes kids from of an earlier litter will stay and help around, such as keeping company, babysitting or bringing food.

  • @huskytail

    @huskytail

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@honestyfenix530 why don't you get your assumptions and go somewhere else? You're as crazy as the others who you assume I'm part of. The video was talking about a mom, I talked about a mom. Enough already with crazy people. 🙄

  • @richardjones2455
    @richardjones24553 жыл бұрын

    I've always thought that foxes seemed to be part cat and part dog but I never thought they could climb trees. Great video!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    They're part of the dog family, but they do have a lot of catlike mannerisms.

  • @jmnimahelr

    @jmnimahelr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Although foxes are caninidae, they definitely share a lot of feline mannerisms. As a kid, I, too, thought they were a mix of both. Maybe 23 and Me can resolve this. 😉 Enjoy your day.

  • @edwardamosbrandwein3583

    @edwardamosbrandwein3583

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife Do ALL foxes climb trees or just grey ones?

  • @FransLebin

    @FransLebin

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's called convergent evolution, where unrelated species develop the same traits because those traits are effective in survival

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apparently red foxes can climb if they have to. Gray foxes, though, are the only species that climbs often and really easily. We see them napping up in trees here sometimes.

  • @tootsweet2476
    @tootsweet24763 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely spectacular footage, what a crew of adorable and incredibly agile foxes. Thank you very much for sharing this.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are pretty amazing, aren't they? Such happy critters.

  • @judgedbytime

    @judgedbytime

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad someone said it. This is an instant classic for me.

  • @jmnimahelr
    @jmnimahelr3 жыл бұрын

    Happy foxes, happy wildlife...this made my Saturday! I didn't know they could climb trees. Thank you for sharing this. ❤

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure. It is a happy video, we agree.

  • @sniggdhajauhari
    @sniggdhajauhari3 жыл бұрын

    "Lush greenery and jumping foxes." What more can one ask for a soothing afternoon view 😊

  • @catsara9114
    @catsara91143 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @BirdSongsFromAroundTheWorld
    @BirdSongsFromAroundTheWorld3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Amazing. Enjoyed watching the playful foxes.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mikelord9860
    @mikelord98603 жыл бұрын

    To be specific, grey foxes can PARKOUR!

  • @jvcyt298
    @jvcyt2983 жыл бұрын

    Gray foxes are awesome, most of my life, I had the wrong idea about what they really are, until I watched the Save-a-Fox lady on KZread.

  • @ElenaKato25or6to4
    @ElenaKato25or6to43 жыл бұрын

    Im so lucky to find your channel. I love animals. What great footage you have. ❤

  • @jaspernemesio3816

    @jaspernemesio3816

    3 жыл бұрын

    Elena Data@ I love animals too. They're delicious. Lol jk I do love animals.

  • @ElenaKato25or6to4

    @ElenaKato25or6to4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaspernemesio3816 LOL

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lydiapetra1211
    @lydiapetra12113 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!!! This is unbelievable! The foxes are playing, jumping and having so much fun!!!!!🙋💞🐈

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's quite a party.

  • @lydiapetra1211

    @lydiapetra1211

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife Thanks for responding...I have to tell you, I can't stop watching it....they are so adorable! Did this family still visits you...or Momma with the new kids?

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    The video is from a few years ago and we've had probably a couple more generations of foxes since then. The mama was one we called Flat Ear Mama because she had a bit of a slice out of the top of her ear. We haven't seen her since last year. The papa was probably a fox named Broken Tail, and he's around still but with a different mate (we think). It's hard to tell the foxes apart to be honest - male and female look the same (unless the female is nursing) and the individuals can be tough to recognize. We do have lots of foxes here at the moment and some are certainly part of this family.

  • @user-po7iv4ni3o
    @user-po7iv4ni3o3 жыл бұрын

    Had no idea they could climb so well . That cedar bark must help, but they had some real purchase with their claws either way.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    We used to wonder what was shredding the bark on some of the cedar trees. Some of the time it's probably the foxes practicing their skills.

  • @trailcameratexaswildlife9526
    @trailcameratexaswildlife95263 жыл бұрын

    That is great!! Haha! They are so active! I see a pair of foxes sitting in the tree behind our deer feeder sometimes. Once in a while they venture out with the deer to grab a mouse but run away when the deer get curious about them lol!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. They are beautiful animals, aren't they?

  • @kingtutt61
    @kingtutt613 жыл бұрын

    I don’t see how anyone could shoot one of these beautiful creatures ..... except with a camera!

  • @nabilsalim1108

    @nabilsalim1108

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @trenchantsometimes5149

    @trenchantsometimes5149

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't get upset with predators being shot although I would be happy if there were none so that wouldn't happen. Trapped, no, I loathe trapping except box-types. I don't see how people can murder or be for, or apathetic about, murdering human babies in the womb.

  • @ES11777

    @ES11777

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trenchantsometimes5149 Humans are predators. You say you don’t get upset with predators being shot yet you are upset when a human fetus (which can’t yet even think or feel) is aborted? You are contradicting yourself.

  • @someone2506

    @someone2506

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trenchantsometimes5149 Humans are pests, we overpopulate, disrupt and disregarding the equilibrium. The bullshit cell cluster that grows in the womb is not a human, it's less human than a human in a vegetable state and hooked up to life support because his body doesn't even know how to breath on its own, And boy oh boy, ain't it the dumbest and most wasteful thing - keeping corpses "alive" by using so much resources that couldl otherwise benefit those who are truly alive. I wish that the next COVID will be Ebola. Let this abused planet have some rest from us.

  • @wayneaclarke6781
    @wayneaclarke67813 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Those foxes can climb the trees with little effort.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    These little guys were doing it just for fun. They were flying!

  • @donnabeaudin9114
    @donnabeaudin91143 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome footage! We have a little home orchard and have seen a gray fox climb up to rest on the branches.We love them, they keep the vole population down.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I bet they do keep the voles under control. We see the foxes napping up in the trees here sometimes - we always get a kick out of it.

  • @CraigerAce
    @CraigerAce3 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know about this gray fox behavior. We owned a female Westie named Poco. In her prime she could run like wind. She also hated the squirrels that regularly teased her. One day she bolted through an opened door and chased one of them. For about 100 ft, across our street and into a neighbor’s yard they ran. Poco wasn’t more than 6 inches behind the squirrel. It made a beeline to a tree and scrambled up. Poco hit the tree on the dead run and using her claws, just like these gray foxes, climbed the tree. But of course the squirrel was now much faster. Poco made it up about 8-10 feet, then realized it was a lost cause. She dropped back down a couple of feet to a crook in the tree. I’d been following behind the chase and walked up to the tree. Poco then jumped from her perch into my arms as if this were an everyday event. Thank you for creating your channel. I stumbled across it a few days ago and I’m going to recommend it to my likeminded friends. Thanks again!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a story! Another commenter has told us that his hunting dog could make it up about 8 ft in a tree. I guess Poco was overtaken by the thrill of the chase! She's lucky you were under the tree to catch her when she decided to let the squirrel off - I think it's easier to get up a tree than it is to get down.

  • @Daniel-rd6st

    @Daniel-rd6st

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife Oh it always is, i learned that as a child on more than one occasion ^^

  • @JoshuaCrippsPhotography
    @JoshuaCrippsPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    This is so wonderful!

  • @cintulator2
    @cintulator23 жыл бұрын

    They are circus acrobats and mommy is the ringmistress. What a joy of life!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! They're like acrobats from Cirque du Soleil.

  • @kexcz8276
    @kexcz82768 ай бұрын

    I knew they can climb trees, but I didnt see them while doing it until now! :D Thank you for this video! ;)🧡🦊

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    7 ай бұрын

    They have real fun with it. They race up the trees because they love to climb up. Climbing down isn't quite so easy though - they often jump the final couple of meters.

  • @stephanieparker5049
    @stephanieparker50493 жыл бұрын

    Awesome👏👏👏👏👍❤️❤️

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @squidious1662
    @squidious16623 жыл бұрын

    Once again, great footage. Makes me smile.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    And once again, thank you from us!

  • @oui-nonmaybe2127
    @oui-nonmaybe21273 жыл бұрын

    Pure Delight~ This is what Heaven on Earth Expressed means to me. The joyful "pill" of appreciation of the best parts of all of us huh. Joy to the World people! Thanks for sharing Texas man person. 💖

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @PyrographyMadeEasy
    @PyrographyMadeEasy3 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I do have to say that you have some delightful videos. This one is definitely at the top. I was amazed to see the foxes climbing the tree with great enthusiasm and apparent little difficulty. I'm rather envious of the wide range of wildlife that you are seeing on your property. Especially the owls. They are such beautiful birds.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying the videos. We have fun watching what the critters get up to, and it's great to be able to share what we see.

  • @zautun5116
    @zautun51163 жыл бұрын

    I watched 2 x times as they are so adorable , playful young grey foxes. Never know they can climb. Thanks for uploading

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! It's a truly fun video, this one.

  • @vivalabad6
    @vivalabad63 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a beautiful little family. I had no idea these little guys could climb trees, impressive

  • @kathybradbury
    @kathybradbury3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome share! I’ve always loved foxes-so beautiful. What a treat to see them able to just enjoy life.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they're usually very business-like, but on this one afternoon they were truly partying.

  • @staufferfamily9629
    @staufferfamily96298 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness- how adorable! Thank you for sharing this with us!👍😄👍

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    7 ай бұрын

    It's our pleasure.

  • @carolynnunes3922
    @carolynnunes39223 жыл бұрын

    Such joie de vivre- joy of life! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! It sure is a feel-good video! And no, I didn’t know that Foxes can climb trees! My sister sent me a photograph of some of her goats in a tree. She doesn’t know how they got into the tree because the trunk is pretty tall, but there they were in the branches eating the leaves!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you seen photos of goats in the argan nut trees in Morocco? Google it - it's amazing. It is a feel-good video, isn't it? The little foxes were having such fun.

  • @christopherbellore3511
    @christopherbellore35113 жыл бұрын

    I watch many different wildlife videos; but I've never seen anything about Gray Foxes, nor did I know that they could climb trees, and climb them so well! This was a special treat. Thank you for sharing this once in a lifetime recorded witness of these clever and beautiful animals doing something together that delights the senses and peaks the curiosity of any animal lovers. Wild, playful, talented, and graceful are these clever creatures of Gods green earth. You're a great narrator. Very peaceful and thorough explanation of the foxes behavior. Great job. 👍

  • @sarabarruffe5373

    @sarabarruffe5373

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @sarabarruffe5373

    @sarabarruffe5373

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @christopherbellore3511

    @christopherbellore3511

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ooo La La Mademoiselle! Shall we dance?

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The narrator is very happy that you enjoy his commentary.

  • @christopherbellore3511

    @christopherbellore3511

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife It is our pleasure (My wife and I, 'Sara Barruffe,' now Sara Bellore) to participate in your joyous discovery of nature. What a blessing to have received such a rare encounter, and been able to capture it on video, then distribute it for others to appreciate. And yes, your peaceful voice, and acute perception of what's taking place conveyed to the audience is a perfect match for the experience. Job well done, Thank you Texas Backyard Wildlife. 😉

  • @mantia39
    @mantia393 жыл бұрын

    This is wonderful footage!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fmitterb
    @fmitterb3 жыл бұрын

    What a great video :-) I didn't know foxes were able to climb trees. Learned something new today :-)

  • @grantcritchfieldstexastrai7072
    @grantcritchfieldstexastrai70723 жыл бұрын

    Great footage of a lot of high energy activity. Foxes are cool & these were the coolest

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @SCOTTA1
    @SCOTTA13 жыл бұрын

    We bought a 95 acre farm a little over a year ago. We just got back from there checking trail cameras. Always something interesting to see. We have seen red foxes but not any gray so far. Great video!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Good luck with your 95 acres. I bet you'll catch all kinds of things on your cameras.

  • @janis5720
    @janis57203 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I've had the chance to see foxes being foxes they've always seemed way more catlike than doglike. Even the time I moved a fresh roadkill off onto the shoulder and was able to closely study the carcass, it didn't seem at all doglike. These kits seem to be pointy-faced cats with a bit of helium added.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someone in one of the other comments said "Foxes are cat software in dog hardware". They do have a lot of catlike mannerisms. These little fox pups definitely had helium added!

  • @hotbomb06
    @hotbomb063 жыл бұрын

    I just subscribed yesterday and I'm amazed by all the amazing and wonderful animal videos you capture! This is some national geographic level content :)

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Claudia! I don't think that National Geographic would quite agree with you, but we do love the critters and we have fun creating the videos.

  • @caracortage3270

    @caracortage3270

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TexasBackyardWildlife why this unreasonable modesty, she hit the nail on the head! and please don't call them critters!

  • @alanovski.
    @alanovski.2 жыл бұрын

    These guys get the meaning of life! I adore this video, love your commentary!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, dibble!

  • @countrylifetales2700
    @countrylifetales27003 жыл бұрын

    "Happy Foxes" for sure. 🦊❤

  • @sdean4816
    @sdean48163 жыл бұрын

    I sure learned something new today, I definitely did not know foxes could climb trees. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately and enjoying them quite a bit. Keep up the good work!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @JyttesTrailCamera
    @JyttesTrailCamera3 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic catch! They're just having the time of their lives 😄 Thank you so much for sharing that.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they really were having a little fox party. It was fun.

  • @seanmcquillan3390
    @seanmcquillan33903 жыл бұрын

    I recently found your channel❤️ your narration adds to the beautiful footage

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's very kind. Thank you.

  • @das8771
    @das87713 жыл бұрын

    Great video, never would have guessed a fox can climb.

  • @ross_spirou_photography
    @ross_spirou_photography3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are an absolute delight to watch and thank you for sharing them with us!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying them.

  • @zanezwangobani2067
    @zanezwangobani2067 Жыл бұрын

    Could watch this over and over again, just wonderful to watch'

  • @notallowed33
    @notallowed333 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea! That is totally WILD! Thank you for sharing this! Very cool! Actually I didn't know that deer could or did box either until I actually saw another man's video as he captured it on his brand new home cam. Your so awesome for letting us view this.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It was a lucky catch. The little foxes were having a real party.

  • @AishawithanEye
    @AishawithanEye3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is really incredible footage you captured! When I grew up watching Discovery I was always so turned off by the story-arches of the animals always told with such despair about "survival". I really appreciate you sharing how much fun they have being alive and what kind of games they like to play!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Aisha. These guys really were having fun. It was a party out there. We do see a lot of stress, too, but on this particular afternoon it was all fun.

  • @scruffles3838
    @scruffles38383 жыл бұрын

    While I was walking home from getting groceries I almost mistook a pair of them for cats because They even move kinda like cats, which goes to show how there built for climbing

  • @alanatolstad4824
    @alanatolstad48243 жыл бұрын

    I saw fluffed tails a few times, and really enjoyed that swishing tail!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    We love the swishing tails. It seems to signal "I'm thrilled to be here and thrilled to be with you" in a fox. They're not especially demonstrative but a swishing tail is always a happy sign.

  • @sammmuela6759
    @sammmuela67592 жыл бұрын

    I love this and your commentary! ❤️ such amazing footage and shots 🤩

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Sammmuela! It's kind of you to let us know you're enjoying our videos.

  • @The-F.R.E.E.-J.
    @The-F.R.E.E.-J.3 жыл бұрын

    Kind of like giant, carnivorous squirrels.

  • @FisherKot11235
    @FisherKot112353 жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen gray fox quite a few times in NH but never during the day and never this behavior. I did see one in a tree once.

  • @ZentaBon
    @ZentaBon3 жыл бұрын

    How fun! Please never stop uploading these beautiful high quality wildlife clips! It's so tough to find just one of these clips sometimes, but a whole channel of well-narrated high quality clips is just heaven!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Agent E!

  • @alexguttierrez1981
    @alexguttierrez19813 жыл бұрын

    Me and my cousins in the 90's before all this facebook and Instagram stuff 😢

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    You mean back when kids used to go play outside instead of sitting in a darkened bedroom fooling around with a smartphone?

  • @H_A_L_7

    @H_A_L_7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get together for picnics and bbq. Go cycling together. Keep the family connections going, makes for stronger better individuals. Something to upload on fb or Instagram. The younger members of my family are keeping in touch with each other via WhatsApp groups etc. Do things together as family, it’s good happy bonding time.

  • @alrivers2297
    @alrivers22973 жыл бұрын

    Great footage!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @braznartn5176
    @braznartn51763 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing footage.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @jtrose6995
    @jtrose69953 жыл бұрын

    SO INCREDIBLE!!!! i love your channel. thanks for bringing such once in a lifetime or ever views of our precious fauna. if i didnt see it here? i wouldnt have believed it to be true!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jt Rose! It was a lucky catch, this video.

  • @marieslabbert6009
    @marieslabbert60093 жыл бұрын

    This is news to me. Then they must have claws like cats do. They absolutely fly up the tree!

  • @alexcoutts3421
    @alexcoutts34213 жыл бұрын

    That's incredible!

  • @billiethekidd8053
    @billiethekidd80534 ай бұрын

    I love this SO much! They are just having the best lil' summer day together.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, they were having a great little party.

  • @alterego157
    @alterego1573 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this man, what a sight to see. Just beautiful. And you did a great job with editing and narrating.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Alpa!

  • @storbokki371
    @storbokki3713 жыл бұрын

    Not surprising seeing that much of their prey lives in trees. IE: Small birds, eggs, squirrels, opossum, racoon, etc.

  • @vernonsanders371
    @vernonsanders3713 жыл бұрын

    All foxes climb trees your footage is priceless

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apparently gray foxes are the only ones who commonly climb - though we see that it's reported occasionally in red foxes too. (www.wildlifelandtrust.org/wildlife/close-ups/fox.html). We sometimes see gray foxes napping in the trees here during the day. I guess they feel safe up there? Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video!

  • @lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198
    @lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, I love watching videos of wild canines like foxes!

  • @merlinsteffen2987
    @merlinsteffen29873 жыл бұрын

    Very goody,mate.....first time I saw such great fun those foxes had. Thank you for sharing !

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure.

  • @voraciousreader3341
    @voraciousreader33413 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how strong the kits are to be able to do that _for fun_ and not for survival! But, as wildlife experts maintain in video after video of baby mammalian predators, their play is to prepare them for hunting and fighting....for survival. I was watching video footage of a wolf pack in the Voyageur National Forest (far northern Minnesota)....the mama had 7 of the most beautiful and healthy pups I’ve seen, big and super chunky with great round furry heads, but only 1 pup made it to winter. They have to contend with bears, other wolf packs, coyotes, and even foxes to make it to adulthood; I dk what the predator situation is like in central Texas, but it’s good to see such healthy strong kits who made it this far!!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    One out of 7 survived? That's awful. So much of the pack's work and devotion was lost with the death of the 6 pups. Here, the main predator is coyotes. Although a great horned owl would certainly take a little pup if it had an opportunity. These little foxes were definitely honing their escape skills and agility - and they were having a party at the same time.

  • @Cassasauresrex

    @Cassasauresrex

    3 жыл бұрын

    The biggest predator of gray foxes are people. They aren’t usually predated on by coyotes but they do directly compete for food with them.

  • @stephenjones6030
    @stephenjones60303 жыл бұрын

    I work at the local Dairy Queen. Yes, I remember those foxes coming in that day. Each of them ordered a banana split. So yeah, the sugar rush idea was spot on.

  • @debbieb.8708
    @debbieb.87083 жыл бұрын

    All foxes climb trees. They are so fun to watch. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @HorseMuse
    @HorseMuse3 жыл бұрын

    Sweet capturing! Glad you were home for this...

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it was a very lucky catch.

  • @dmony25
    @dmony253 жыл бұрын

    They have eyes that help them see in the dark like cats, retractable claws like cats and can climb trees like cats... I think the fox says meow.

  • @virginiamoss7045

    @virginiamoss7045

    3 жыл бұрын

    Retractable claws? Really? Is this really true?

  • @Daniel-rd6st

    @Daniel-rd6st

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@virginiamoss7045 No, i dont think it is. Their claws are always out as far as i know and a quick googlesearch showed.

  • @RubysCreek
    @RubysCreek3 жыл бұрын

    Great shots! Best video I have seen of foxes climbing trees!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We were really lucky to have captured it. We have other videos showing foxes in trees, but this one is a real party.

  • @randyelkins9123
    @randyelkins91233 жыл бұрын

    It amazed me that anyone would give a thumbs down to this great little video. Thanks, great work.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someone suggested that the 'thumbs down's might be from squirrels who would prefer that the foxes stay earth-bound.

  • @MarieNuchols
    @MarieNuchols3 жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much. Thanks for sharing this remarkable scene with us all. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Marie!

  • @WaynesAdventure
    @WaynesAdventure3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome once in a lifetime capture. I never seen that before either. Thanks for sharing this awesome moment

  • @fredricky99
    @fredricky993 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. I’m seeing foxes in a new light. Thanks

  • @firewaterbydesign
    @firewaterbydesign3 жыл бұрын

    FABULOUS footage!!! Thank you for sharing. Such a treat to watch.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kathleen.

  • @12thDecember
    @12thDecember2 жыл бұрын

    Foxes are some of the coolest critters on the planet. Thanks for sharing! 😍

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are. We agree.

  • @trailbossx2
    @trailbossx23 ай бұрын

    Never would have believed it,,,,I HEARD of it,,,,,but seeing it with n my own eyes,,,,WOW,,,,,they move, like squirrels,,,,,,great video,,,rare, too,,,,thanks for posting,,,,very cool,,,😎

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 ай бұрын

    The young foxes just love to race up and down the trees. They're not as good at coming down as they are at running up, but they have a lot of fun.

  • @louverousse9023
    @louverousse90233 жыл бұрын

    What beautiful animals . Thank you so much for sharing , it was amazing to watch !

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr40963 жыл бұрын

    So agile and playful...thanks for sharing

  • @peterjongsma2779
    @peterjongsma27793 жыл бұрын

    Your wildlife channel is stunning and unique. New insight into wildlife behavior. Beautifully filmed. Thank You.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Peter!

  • @KENDAandhisORB
    @KENDAandhisORB3 жыл бұрын

    Love the big happy family! Great Catch! Thanks for sharing! Foxes do amazing things!!

  • @davescopes249
    @davescopes2493 жыл бұрын

    This puts a whole new meaning to the foxtrot. Great video 👍

  • @Raspitun
    @Raspitun3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, what a delightful scene.

  • @wordsbymaribeja1470
    @wordsbymaribeja14703 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful footage and narration - thank you.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @alilopez4836
    @alilopez48363 жыл бұрын

    Priceless happy wild times! Thank you for sharing!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure.

  • @christianhurlow9120
    @christianhurlow91202 жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely fabulous video and great stills!! I've only become familiar with these delightful canines. Not at all common here in Ontario/Quebec CANADA but they appeared in my Aunt's yard last November. Such a delight to observe.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't it great? They were all having such a fun time. Flying foxes.

  • @touchofgrey5372
    @touchofgrey53723 жыл бұрын

    What a great human being you are! Thanks for sharing!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why thank you!

  • @amycastor2872
    @amycastor28722 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous! Thank you for sharing these!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure, Amy. Aren't the kits having fun?

  • @suztube9458
    @suztube94583 жыл бұрын

    I so enjoyed seeing that! Well done, TBW!! Well done!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Suz.

  • @dhalvid1906
    @dhalvid19063 жыл бұрын

    Wow... this so amazing.. the total joy they felt touched me. Thank you for this.

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Aren't they having fun?

  • @caseyjones6355
    @caseyjones63553 жыл бұрын

    Amazing footage. I'm glad I watched it.

  • @Hmm...Whats-Their-Name
    @Hmm...Whats-Their-Name3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much for sharing these amazing videos! 💛🤙

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying them, Miloh.

  • @MyEarthEcoNut
    @MyEarthEcoNut3 жыл бұрын

    This is the best to see, such cool foxes. So happy you captured the event and shared it!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure.

  • @anntrope491
    @anntrope4913 жыл бұрын

    This is "the wildlife" I crave! Love Nature! Incredible footage!! Thank you!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sarah.

  • @blueeyes6852
    @blueeyes68523 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing these incredible images! You're right! I had NO idea about gray foxes climbing trees! I love animals more than I could ever express in words. I think it wonderful that you too, being an animal lover, didn't interfere with them! This was truly a gift from above! Thank you again Sir, for sharing (all) your videos! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🌳😄

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your very kind comments, Blue Eyes. We're happy that you're enjoying the videos.

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer43023 жыл бұрын

    This video made my heart smile. Thank you!!

  • @TexasBackyardWildlife

    @TexasBackyardWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's fun, isn't it?

  • @rheno03
    @rheno039 ай бұрын

    Great video ❤

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