In response to recent letters in The Argus (February 17 and 18) about foxes, I must say it was a relief to hear from Roger Musselle – someone who knows what he is talking about from experience.

David Gibbons also puts a sound case forward. It really irritates me when other people make comments such as, “A fox just kills for the evil which is fixed in its mind.”

Do they not realise that the reason a fox will kill its prey is because that is what it is: prey – whether it’s cuddly rabbits or pet birds, chickens or ducks. They are a food source.

When you go to Tesco to do your shopping and see a special offer, it is usual to buy more than one item. One for using now perhaps and one for later, while it is on offer. This is no different to a fox when it sees a pen of live food available.

It will go for the lot, grab a couple to take with it and, if allowed, return for the others later.

It is nature to take advantage of the resource when it is available. There is no evil.

With all the recent news about children being maimed by dogs, this should be the priority to resolve.

As Roger says, let’s leave nature alone to live as intended.

It will balance itself out without the interference of man.

Paul Robards, Griffiths Avenue, Lancing