Shaktipadaji is absolutely right. The fox was sniffing and calling its mate.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi

Quote Originally Posted by Saktipada Panigrahi View Post
P.S.: Apropos of my posting dated 21-Jan-2013, I may state that I missed the word 'sniffing' in the write-up of Madam Mrudul.The fox has scent glands in its feet. May be sniffing the ground to find the presence of another fox. If sniffing the air, it may be for the prey. Thanks for sharing.SaktiWild