The collection of a fox scats is an important aspect of assessing fox prey preferences across the urban to natural gradient of the Greater Sydney Region. Below is a straightforward protocol to collect fox scats. Fox Scat Collection Protocol & Kit I encourage volunteers to participate. This is a common sense activity, much like members of the community picking-up their dogs scats.

If you require kits please let me know and I’ll post them to you. Of course, you can improvise if you encounter a scat and don’t have a kit.

I have spoken with Australia Post and they have advised that as long as the package doesn’t smell or leak then it will be delivered. This is where drying and double-bagging is important. If storing collected scats, prior to sending them to me, it is important to store them in a refrigerator after they have been dried and when they are double-bagged (once in the bags they will go moldy if they aren’t refrigerated/frozen).

Please contact John directly if you have any questions (details below)

Dr John Martin
Wildlife Ecologist
Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands
T +61 2 9231 8058
E john.martin@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Mrs Macquaries Road, NSW 2000, Australia
www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
www.centennialparklands.com.au