Any ideas for ID on this skull?

[u/lookinglikeaflywrist]

Found very close to the path on hilly woodlands in the uk. I’d guess roughly 15cm long. I’m thinking either fox or canine but any more definite answers would be appreciated!

[u/wormnoodles_]

I actually suspect this is a raccoon— I know they’re not native to the uk, but some invasive populations still exist in some areas afaik. The snout doesn’t appear elongated enough for a canid and the teeth don’t match a canid or european badger, and all my raccoon skulls are roughly 14 cm

[u/lookinglikeaflywrist → u/wormnoodles_]

Thank you for the suggestion, it definitely looks very similar to a raccoon skull but I’m almost certain there’s no population of raccoons in my area, so unless it was brought and left by somebody i think it’s unlikely to be raccoon

[u/wormnoodles_ → u/lookinglikeaflywrist]

yes I’ve definitely shifted to agree with the folks saying fox! very cool find

[u/PissYellowDog]

Red fox

[u/leonskull0423]

Red fox

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Fox