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Cat Squares Up To Fox In Fight Over Food—There’s Only One Winner

Cat Squares Up To Fox In Fight Over Food—There’s Only One Winner

Summary

A stray cat in Pennsylvania scared away a fox during a confrontation captured on a security camera. The cat aggressively defended its food and territory, causing the fox to flee. The video of the incident shows the cat's unexpected dominance over the predator.

Key Facts

  • A stray cat and a fox had an encounter outside a home in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
  • The homeowner, Howard, feeds both the cat and local foxes.
  • The scene was caught on a Ring security camera and shared with Newsweek.
  • Pennsylvania has about 50,000 foxes, and the U.S. has 60 to 100 million stray cats.
  • The cat aggressively confronted the fox to protect its territory and food.
  • The fox retreated after the cat charged at it, making the cat the winner of the encounter.
  • Howard suggested the confrontation revolved around food and territory.

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