Mr. Paul Stevens, 67 years old in England could not believe his eyes when he saw the extremely rare black fox in nature.

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The black fox is extremely rare

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The furry black fox is unusual due to genetic mutation.

At first glance, people can confuse this black fox with a dog. However, this is an extremely rare fox species .

Stevens's wife, Lorraine, discovered the fox on a Saturday morning from their bedroom window.

"The fox seems very wary and cautious. I took a few pictures before it ran," said Stevens.

It is known that black fox is a rare fox in nature . Their unusual coat color is caused by a genetic mutation.

In the Middle Ages, people were very scared when they met the black fox because they thought it brought bad luck.