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A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to US
The 11-pound male fox, about 2 years old, is healthy and receiving care at the Bronx Zoo while officials plan a long-term home after Atlantic crossing.
- A red fox traveled from Southampton, England, to New York after stowing away on a cargo ship that crossed the Atlantic, arriving at the Bronx Zoo's care.
- The ship departed Southampton on Feb. 4 and arrived Feb. 18 at the Port of New York and New Jersey; officials brought the fox to the zoo the next day, though how he boarded remains unclear.
- Estimated at 2 years old, the male fox appears healthy after early examinations and currently resides in the zoo's veterinary center receiving produce, proteins, and biscuit-like items.
- Keith Lovett, the zoo's director of animal programs, said the fox is "settling in well." Zoo staff plan to find a long-term home once he completes further health screenings.
- While the species, formally known as Vulpes, is widespread across Europe, Asia, and North America, questions remain about how the fox boarded the ship. Zoo representatives are still seeking discovery details.
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New York City port officials have discovered a stowaway while inspecting a cargo ship from the UK. A young fox appeared healthy after a 14-day journey and has already found a temporary home at the Bronx Zoo.
A fox has travelled from Southampton to New York after sneaking onto a cargo ship, the Bronx Zoo said. It is unclear how the male red fox, estimated to be around two years old, ended up on the ship - which was carrying cars - to make the journey to the US East Coast. The ship left Southampton, Hampshire, on February 4 and arrived at the Port of New York-New Jersey on February 18. The fox was found by port officials, who then notified authorities…
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