Predators are very important in balancing the natural ecosystems. Through controlling the population of preys, the predators are preventing any imbalance of environment that would destroy vegetation and would cause disturbance to the biodiversity in forests and grasslands.
There is a relationship of predators and prey in healthy ecosystems. Weaker or slower animals are preyed on, which naturally causes an increase in the population of prey. This process aids in healthier population of wildlife and also helps in keeping diseases away among the animals.
In forests, foxes are also very significant in their roles as mid level predators. They mainly feed on the rodents, rabbits, insects and birds. Foxes are also useful in the regulation of rodents by decreasing the destruction of vegetation, plants, or natural growth.
They are good hunters able to hunt small mammals and reptiles because of their keen eyesight and strong claws.
With the extinction of predators within ecological systems, the prey population may grow exponentially. Overpopulation can cause overgrazing or eating of plants thus destroying vegetation and natural habitat of other species who use the plants.
Conservation activities are meant to preserve the habitat of predators besides sensitizing communities on the significance of these animals in the environment. Sustainable land management, wildlife reserves and protected forests assist in maintaining the predators and biodiversity is maintained.