There is increasing evidence that there was an Old West European fox before the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) migrated from the
East. The evidence comes in the form of taxidermy and even the photographs clearly show similarities with the famous Colquhoun Mountain fox of the 1830s.
I know that this blog has a 100% failure rate when it comes to asking readers for help or information but I am always willing to give it one more try.
If you work at a museum in Western Europe PLEASE take a look at any foxes you have stored and if you have any that do not match Vulpes vulpes please get a photograph and any information on location/date when killed or acquired and please forward it. The fox may be bigger than a normal red fox, more overall brown with no black markings behind the ear, on the face and no black "socks".
I would ask the same of anyone in the UK. probably more likely if in the North of England and Scotland to also check any old taxidermies in cupboards or attics -we have found some interesting examples through such searches. Also be aware that sandy/yellowish and white coloured foxes were far from rare so I would also be interested in any photographs or information about such taxidermies.
It would be nice to set the fox history record straight in Europe (we have already partially done so) because we need to learn and educate about species we have lost and the role of humans in extinction and fight through academic dogma.
Thank You
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