• An Arabian fox photographed by Reem Island resident Rob Gubiani in 2015. Photo: Rob Gubiani
    An Arabian fox photographed by Reem Island resident Rob Gubiani in 2015. Photo: Rob Gubiani
  • At the time, Rob Gubiani said he spent three months gaining the fox’s trust after studying its home range
    At the time, Rob Gubiani said he spent three months gaining the fox’s trust after studying its home range
  • Foxes’ adaptability also make them much maligned. In the Emirates, they have a reputation for attacking goats and are killed on sight. Courtesy Rob Gubiani
    Foxes’ adaptability also make them much maligned. In the Emirates, they have a reputation for attacking goats and are killed on sight. Courtesy Rob Gubiani
  • The foxes use structural walls as perimeter lines to yield prey and rest under bulldozers for shade. Courtesy Rob Gubiani
    The foxes use structural walls as perimeter lines to yield prey and rest under bulldozers for shade. Courtesy Rob Gubiani
  • Urban foxes face threats from dogs, poisoning, traffic and competition from cats. Courtesy Rob Gubiani
    Urban foxes face threats from dogs, poisoning, traffic and competition from cats. Courtesy Rob Gubiani

Environment

The Reem Island fox - in pictures

Julie Nicholson

April 19, 2015

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Rob Gubiani has spent six months befriending the fox and documenting its adaptation to a rapidly changing urban habitat. For more visit his website here

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