A fox is a small-to-medium-sized canine that appears in the Shelter series as a common foe, playing the role of both predator and prey depending on the player's species.
Appearance[]
Due to its stature, mannerisms, and common colouration, it can be assumed that Shelter's fox is the Red Fox, or a similar in-universe equivalent. It is usually seen with a reddish coat, though there are many variations.
In Shelter[]
In Shelter a lone fox spawns in level 1, 4 and 5. there is also 2 foxes spawning in level 3. There is a chance to hunt them while sneaking through grass. Feeds all 4 of your cubs.
In Shelter 2[]
In Shelter 2, the fox may spawn somewhere behind you and your cubs. It can be detected by the sound of breaking twigs, and will run if you get too close to it. If the fox is not dealt with, it will grab a cub and attempt escape, similar to an eagle.
Just like an eagle, it can be attacked and killed, and capable of feeding all 4 of your cubs. However, unlike an eagle, you do not need to wait for it to grab your cubs first.
Foxes will not trail after you if your cubs are adolescent/absent.
In Paws[]
In Paws you can get attacked by a fox. The only way to avoid the attack is to jump onto the tiny ledges. If it attacks you, the bear cub will reach you and fight off the fox.
In Meadow[]
The fox was introduced to Meadow as a playable avatar on the 30th of November, 2016, and is made available through the collection of Gold Shards. It is the fifth unlocked playable, after the goat and before the pheasant.
A medium-sized animal of average speed, the fox calls in various yowls and whines. It has twelve emotes, six skins, and its emotes are suspended on a dark grey background.
