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Urban Foxes

In many cities, wild animals are no longer a rare (0) SIGHT. One of the most successful examples is the urban fox, which has managed to adapt extremely well to life near humans. At first, people were surprised to (1) .......... foxes in gardens, parks and even busy streets. However, experts now point (2) .......... that these animals are simply taking advantage of new sources of food and shelter. Urban foxes usually come (3) .......... at night, when the streets are quieter and there is less danger from traffic. They often feed (4) .......... food left in rubbish bins or pet bowls outside houses. Although some residents worry that foxes may be dangerous, they generally avoid contact with people and prefer to keep their distance. In fact, many city dwellers have grown quite fond (5) .......... them and enjoy watching them from a window. Still, living in towns can (6) .......... problems for foxes too, especially when they try to cross roads or search for safe places to rest. For this reason, wildlife groups often (7) .......... on the public to protect green spaces and avoid harming these animals. If cities continue to expand, foxes will need to (8) .......... with even greater changes in their environment.