With spring temperatures reaching 10 degrees Celsius, it's time for the male fox to think again about family matters.
春季气温升至摄氏十度,雄狐又开始考虑家庭要事了。
It's time to reconnect with his mate.
该和配偶再续前缘了。
This pair has probably produced cubs in the past.
这一对以前可能生过幼崽。
It's a happy reunion.
这是欢乐的重聚。
But they are not alone.
但并不只有它们俩。
Another vixen is near.
附近还有另一只雌狐。
Intruders aren't usually tolerated.
通常它们是不会容忍入侵者的。
So it's likely that these foxes know one another.
因此很可能它们相互认识。
She's probably a daughter from last year's litter.
另一只雌狐可能是去年它们生下的女儿。
Right now, she's in the way.
现在它有些碍事。
If the mating is successful, a litter of up to 18 cubs should arrive in a few weeks.
如果交配成功的话,几周后应该会有一窝幼崽最多可达十八只。
They will be brought up by both parents.
并由父母双方共同抚养。