• Prateek Sharma
• Tejal Pohekar
• Utkrisht Raj Singh Champawat
• Utkarsh Tak

The Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis) is a threatened species found in variety of habitats across South Asia. However recent sightings of Bengal fox in campus of University of Kota raise concern regarding impacts of anthropogenic activities on their behaviour and habitat use. This is the overview of the observed interactions between Bengal foxes and humans in university settings, focusing of their distinct behaviours. Field observations conducted in university campus revealed instances of Bengal foxes feeding on groundnuts and food waste. Additionally, Bengal foxes exhibits signs of fear or avoidance towards humans, possibly due to past encounters or disturbances caused by human activities. In conclusion, presence of Bengal foxes in university campus highlights the complex interaction between wildlife and human activities. Understanding the dynamics of human-wildlife interactions in urban environments is crucial for promoting coexistence, minimizing conflicts and conserving the biodiversity of native species.

"HABITAT DEGRADATION OF BENGAL FOX (Vulpes bengalensis) DUE TO ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF KOTA, KOTA, RAJASTHAN ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.a390-a396, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405046.pdf

"HABITAT DEGRADATION OF BENGAL FOX (Vulpes bengalensis) DUE TO ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF KOTA, KOTA, RAJASTHAN ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppa390-a396, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405046.pdf