Black Fox

The Black Fox is a rare sight. Our part of Surrey holds a small, established population that we see from time to time. Doing some research I've discovered that the Black Fox is actually called a Silver Fox. This is due to the greying of the hairs you can see on the back of this adult. These animals were bred in captivity in medieval times for their fur that would be used in ceremonial garments. Some would have escaped with their descendants surviving to this day.