Six fox cubs rescued from under a shipping container at the "brink of death" are now thriving at a Scots rescue centre.
The Scottish SPCA's animal rescue officer, Ryan, found them when they were just one-week-old and cold and weak.
Tragically, the sextuplets' mother had been killed on a nearby roadside, close to where they had discovered been crying.
They were taken to the animal welfare charity's National Wildlife Rescue Centre, which is now home to 16 fox cubs in total.
Each of the recently rescued fox cubs is now independent, thriving and preparing for life out in the wild.
A Scottish SPCA spokesperson said: If you come across a fox cub or a group of fox cubs, please do not disturb them.
"It is normal for a parent to leave their young whilsthunting for food or looking for a new den to move to.
"If the cubs are noisy, that usually means they are hungry.
They added: "Please monitor them from a safe distance.
"If they have their eyes fully open and their ears are pricked with no obvious signs of injury or distress, check back in an hour or two.
"Removing fox cubs from their den whilst the vixen is away can put mum under great stress.
"Observe for as long as possible to be sure the cubs definitely need help.
"If there is still no sign of an adult fox, or a cub is clearly injured, call our helpline on 03000 999 999."
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