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Is This a Molting Fox?! #620333

Asked April 01, 2020, 3:10 PM EDT

This guy just spent about 15 minutes in my front yard. I thought a hyena had escaped from a zoo! I suspect it's a fox, but where's all its fur?!

St. Mary's County Maryland

Expert Response

We are not wildlife experts but we think this is a fox with an unfortunate case of sarcoptic mange.
You could learn more by contacting the Wildlife division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. You can contact them during the shut down at this link:
https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/WHS-Emergency-Alert.aspx


Christine
Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied April 02, 2020, 11:47 AM EDT
Thank you so much, I've sent an email.
The Question Asker Replied April 02, 2020, 2:32 PM EDT
You're welcome.
Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied April 02, 2020, 2:34 PM EDT

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