Μake us preferred on GoogleFoxes are being spotted with growing frequency in cities across Greece, prompting wildlife experts and public health authorities to remind residents that, despite their familiar appearance, they remain wild animals and should not be approached or fed. The Hellenic Public Health Organization (EODY) advises the public not to approach, touch or feed foxes, warning that regular feeding encourages the animals to lose their natural fear of people and venture into residential areas, beaches and recreational spaces. Greece has not recorded confirmed cases of rabies in animals since May 2014. Urban encounters with wild animals have become increasingly common across Greece over the past few years. They continue to emphasize that feeding wild animals increases the likelihood of close encounters and potential conflicts.