“Fox trotting” during a fight is a non-violent ritual where two foxes stand on their hind legs, place their paws on each other’s shoulders, and push back and forth with wide-open mouths to settle dominance or territorial disputes without getting hurt.

Source: https://www.roeselienraimond.com/fox-fighting/

  • Aielman15@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    “You’re the cutest, you deserve this territory”

    “Not at all good sir, you’re cutest-er and your smile is contagious.”

    “You take this territory or I’ll smile you to death!”

    “Try your hardest, you adorable puffball!”