Fox (See How They Grow)

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NICH, AND DELHI

Mary Ling Helen Senior r Jane Burton estile Wildlife Hospital

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Fox

MELBOURNE, MU

WriterM Art EditorH Photographer Special thanks to Hyd LONDON, NEW YORK, MELBOURNE, MUNICH, AND DELHI

WriterMary Ling Art EditorHelen Senior PhotographerJane Burton Special thanks to Hydestile Wildlife Hospital REV ISED PAPERBACK EDIT ION Project EditorCharlie Gardner Designer Polly Appleton Cover Designer David Meier Production ControllerLouise Porter First published in Great Britain in 1992 This revised edition published in 2008 by Dorling Kindersley Limited 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 ED612 – 05/08 Copyright © 1992, 2008 Dorling Kindersley Limited All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN: 978-1-40532-732-9 Printed and bound in China by Hung Hing Discover more at www.dk.com

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n d w n e a r B I was just born. I can’t see or hear but I can smell.

I can smell my brother and sister close by.

We have downy fur to keep us warm. We sleep most of the time.

This is me.

g g u l i ng u p n S I am two weeks old now. My eyes are open and I can see.

This is my mother. She watches over me while I explore. Where are my brothers and sisters?

I am very sleepy after my dinner. I snuggle with my sister for a nap.

Here they are! It is time for Mom to feed us her warm milk.

e d i s w t o e r l u h d o T I am one month old. I am growing bigger every day.

I explore the world outside our den. It looks exciting!

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g r y cubs n u H Now I am six weeks old. My paws and claws are getting bigger.

I am looking for something good to eat.

Oh, no! This empty eggshell is stuck on my nose.

I hope Mom comes back soon. I am very hungry.

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Ouch! That hurts. My brother’s teeth are sharp. Here he is! I creep up on him quietly and jump.

Chasing tails Now I am ten weeks old. My tail is growing long and bushy.

I love running through the woods with the other cubs.

Then I curl up to sleep in the warm sunshine with my tail tucked around me.

Fine red coats I am twelve weeks old. My coat is red and shiny. My legs are strong.

I find my own food now. I am a good hunter.

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