Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
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"He seems to be settling in well."
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"He seems to be settling in well."
— Keith Lovett , Executive
"He seems to be settling in well. It’s gone through a lot."
— Keith Lovett , Executive
"He seems to be settling in well."
— Keith Lovett , Executive
"He seems to be settling in well."
— Keith Lovett , Executive
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The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from Southampton, England, to New York, and is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo. The 11-pound male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
A red fox boarded a cargo ship in Southampton, England, and traveled to New York, where it is now at the Bronx Zoo. The fox appears healthy after early examinations.
A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from Southampton, England, to New York, and is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo. The 11-pound male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from Southampton, England, to New York, and is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo. The 11-pound male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from Southampton, England, to New York, and is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo. The 11-pound male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
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