what noises do foxes make

Foxes make a variety of different sounds including barks, screams, howls, squeals, and gekkering. Male red foxes make noises similar to the sound of a screaming woman to warn off competing mates, while female red fox sounds consist of short, shrill shrieks that are meant to attract males. Gray foxes make dog-like barking noises used for self-defense. Another common sound is the ‘wow wow wow’ contact call, which sounds more like a bird than a fox. Foxes are capable of producing a variety of vocal calls, and scent marking is likely the most important form of communication.