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Sure is hard to tell with this one – black ears make me think fox, but without seeing the feet or tail, can’t confirm. However, with the very shaggy fur and bald patch, it sadly looks like it might have mange. 🙁 We’re having a real problem with mange in the fox population in Ridgewood.
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Yep!
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Chris Alber
Sure is hard to tell with this one – black ears make me think fox, but without seeing the feet or tail, can’t confirm. However, with the very shaggy fur and bald patch, it sadly looks like it might have mange. 🙁 We’re having a real problem with mange in the fox population in Ridgewood.
Pete Burger
Yep!