Fox cub thriving at National Wildlife Rescue Centre

The cub, which has been named Leia, arrived in Fishcross when she was around a week old.

She was found after likely being accidentally dropped while her mother was moving her cubs to another den site.

Leia was found after likely being accidentally dropped by her mother. (Image: Scottish SPCA)

However, her mum never returned, so the young animal was taken into the care of the Scottish SPCA.

While in their care, Leia has been “gaining weight beautifully” and has grown into a confident young fox.

A spokesperson for the Scottish SPCA said: “Leia arrived at our National Wildlife Rescue Centre as a tiny fox cub, estimated to be just 1–1.5 weeks old.

“She was found after likely being accidentally dropped while her mother was moving her cubs to another den site.

“Sadly, despite waiting and monitoring the area, mum never returned, and Leia was brought into our care by one of our Animal Rescue Officers.

Leia is now doing well in Fishcross. (Image: Scottish SPCA)

“Thankfully, Leia was bright, alert and completely uninjured, allowing our team to focus immediately on the intensive round-the-clock care needed for a cub so young.

“Week by week, Leia continued to thrive, gaining weight beautifully and growing into a confident little fox cub.

“Once she began her weaning journey, it quickly became clear she had plenty of attitude too, especially after discovering meat for the first time!

“As Leia grew stronger, she was introduced to two other cubs, Grogu and Jar Jar, and the trio quickly became firm friends.

“They are now preparing to join a larger group of foxes as part of the next stage of their rehabilitation.

“The cubs will remain together until they reach natural dispersal age and are ready for release back into the wild later this year.”