"An 11-pound male red fox somehow slipped onto a cargo ship that traveled from Southampton, England, to New York, where the animal is now in the Bronx Zoo's care. The zoo said the fox appears healthy after early examinations and seems to be settling in well despite the challenges of its unexpected journey across the Atlantic Ocean."
"It's not clear how the animal got on the ship full of automobiles, which left Southampton on February 4. The ship arrived February 18 at the Port of New York and New Jersey, and officials brought the fox to the zoo the next day. Zoo representatives weren't sure how and when the fox was discovered, with messages seeking details sent to government agencies involved with the port."
"Being an omnivore, he's getting a diet of produce, proteins and some biscuit-like items. A long-term home for this fox will be found once he clears some more health screening. The species, formally named Vulpes vulpes, is widespread in Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa."
An 11-pound male red fox mysteriously boarded a cargo ship carrying automobiles that departed from Southampton, England on February 4. The vessel arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey on February 18, where officials discovered the fox and transported it to the Bronx Zoo on February 19. Estimated to be 2 years old, the fox appears healthy following initial examinations. Zoo director Keith Lovett noted the animal is settling in well despite its ordeal. The exact circumstances of how and when the fox accessed the ship remain unclear. Currently housed in the zoo's veterinary center, the fox receives an omnivorous diet of produce, proteins, and specialized biscuits while undergoing additional health screening before permanent placement.
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