Red fox on campus

As a follow-up to the post of a few weeks ago, in which Terry Horton spotted the red fox on campus ... apparently our mascot has found a home here.

Thanks to freshman Kyle Hannafin for sending me this photo, which he took with his phone, of Marist's own red fox. It is a beautiful and placid creature.

Last night, as I was walking to the night class I teach and was chatting with team captain Matt Flint, we spotted the red fox ambling about peacefully in front of Donnelly Hall. I have encountered foxes before on trail runs, and they are generally skittish and dash away when spotted by humans.

Marist's red fox seemed quite at home, almost like a calm and domesticated dog. The fox drew a lot of attention and did not seem bothered by it. Amazing.