Why Are Foxes So Sneaky? Episode 36

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Foxes are like the ninjas and escape artists of the wild, but why are they so sneaky?

Here’s our trail map:

• What Is A Fox?
• Where Do Foxes Live?
• Are Foxes Playful?
• Why Are Foxes So Sneaky?
• How Do We Create a Good Reputation With Others?

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.” Psalm 51:10 (NCV)

“People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” Proverbs 16:2 (NLT)

“...Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)

“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

“If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Canid: Dog family including foxes, coyotes, wolves, and pet dogs.

Kits or Pups: Baby foxes.

Vixen: Female fox.

Nesting: When a mother animal or human begins preparing an area as the time gets close to have her baby or babies.

Purposeful: To have a reason for doing something.

Underfur: Shorter hair that keeps foxes warm.

Guard Hairs: Longer coarse, or rough, hair that acts kind of like a rain coat, protecting the fox from rain or wet snow.

Reputation: What people think about someone, normally because of the way they act.

Motives: The reasons why we do something or act a certain way.

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