Fox Hitches Atlantic Ride, Finds Home at Bronx Zoo

0:00On March 13th, a two-year-old male red fox hitched a ride across the Atlantic on a car transportorship from Sudden England. Customs officers discovered him on February 18th at the port of New York and Jersey, tucked among the cargo. The 11-pound survivor now rests at the Bronx Zoo, recovering from his unexpected voyage. The vessel had sailed two weeks earlier, carrying cars to the U.S. East Coast. Zoo staff took him in the very next day, noting he'd endured quite a nordeal, but was holding up. We actions poured in from those involved. The Zoo's animal programs director shared that the fox is settling in nicely. Even port officials in South Hampton express surprise, joking about his preference for a cargo ship over a luxury liner. Veterinarians at the Zoo's Animal Health Center report he's in good overall condition after initial exams. They are awaiting results from standard health screenings to confirm everything. Once cleared, experts will arrange a permanent home for this widespread species, common

1:00across Europe, Asia, North America, and parts of Africa. The zoo continues its work aiding port rescues like this one.