On a quiet pond, a fox spots what looks like an easy meal: a swan drifting calmly and gracefully along the water. But beneath that elegant movement lies one of the most territorial birds on Earth. When the fox makes its move, the swan shows a side few expect. Who wins out in this scenario?
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Ashley Haugen is the editor of A-Z Animals. She's a lifelong animal lover with an affinity for dogs, cows and chickens. When she's not immersed in A-Z-Animals.com (her favorite editorial job of her 25-year career), she can be found on the hiking trails of Middle Tennessee or hanging out with her family, both human and furry.
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