The fox is quite cunning in his attempts to deceive the mouse into visiting his subterranean dwelling with the intention of consuming him. However, he is easily frightened, as evidenced by his reaction when the mouse mentioned that the Gruffalo's preferred meal is roasted fox, and when he discovered that the Gruffalo was indeed real. Additionally, he suffers from an allergy to dandelions, as indicated by his sneezing whenever he approaches them. Fox is the most astute member of his group, demonstrated by his immediate recognition that the Gruffalo's Child belongs to the same species as her father, a detail that both Owl and Snake overlooked.