A homeowner in the UK uncovered the source of a month-long backyard mystery, and the culprit turned out to be far fluffier than expected. Posted on the r/GardeningUK subreddit, the thread titled "May have found the culprit of the lawn poo" includes a picture of the suspect: a red fox roaming through the garden.
The story started when OP noticed strange droppings on their front lawn and couldn't figure out who was responsible. It wasn't their cat. "She's an indoor pooper," they said. Although hedgehogs often visited the yard, the evidence seemed "a little large" to be theirs.
After weeks of confusion and guessing, the mystery ended when the fox was caught on camera.
The discovery was more than just a charming wildlife moment; it's also proof of how quickly wildlife returns when homeowners embrace natural landscaping.
A fellow Redditor joked that foxes are "impossible to get rid of." But OP welcomed the surprise visitor, replying, "I don't really mind them being here… all I have to deal with is a bit of poop. It would be mildly hypocritical of me, when I've done what I can to make my garden wildlife-friendly, if I complained about the bigger wildlife."
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The comments were loving the reveal, with one joking, "He looks innocent."
Another added, "You beheld the art, now you behold the artist."
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