Wildlife Center Staff Dress Up as Fox to Care for Rescued Newborn

Staff at a wildlife center in Virginia are wearing a fox mask to feed and care for a rescued newborn red fox in an effort to prevent the animal from becoming too accustomed to humans. The center aims to avoid imprinting and habituation by minimizing human interaction and using visual barriers. The center also highlighted the importance of handling wildlife with proper precautions to prevent the spread of rabies, despite the minimal risk from the fox kit.