Here's why:
* Lack of cover: Beaches are exposed, offering little protection from predators or harsh weather.
* Limited food: Beaches have limited food sources compared to forests or grasslands, which are more abundant in small animals, insects, and berries.
* Denning: Foxes need sheltered dens for raising young, and beaches offer no suitable locations for burrowing.
Where foxes *do* live:
* Forests: These provide dense cover, food sources, and suitable den sites.
* Grasslands: They offer open spaces for hunting and abundant prey like rodents.
* Scrublands: These areas provide a mix of cover and open space for foraging.
* Urban areas: Some fox species, like the red fox, have adapted to living in urban environments, especially those with green spaces.
So, while a fox might visit a beach for a quick snack or to explore, they wouldn't call it home.