<P> Tod's first night alone in the woods proves disastrous, as he inadvertently trespasses into an irritable old badger's den . Thankfully, a friendly porcupine offers Tod shelter . That same night, Slade and Copper plan to poach Tod . The next morning, Big Mama finds Tod and introduces him to a female fox named Vixey . Wanting to impress her, Tod tries to catch a fish, but fails due to his lack of survival skills . Vixey and the other animals laugh at him, but Big Mama straightens the matter by directing Tod to be himself . The two foxes reconcile and Vixey helps Tod adapt to life in the forest . </P> <P> Meanwhile, Slade and Copper trespass into the preserve to hunt Tod . As Tod manages to escape Slade's leghold traps, Copper and Slade pursue both foxes . They hide in their burrow while Slade tries trapping them by setting fire to the other end of the burrow . The foxes narrowly escape without getting burned as Slade and Copper chase them up the top of a hill until they reach a waterfall . There, Slade and Copper close in for the kill, but a large bear suddenly emerges from the bushes and attacks Slade . Slade trips and falls into one of his own traps, dropping his gun slightly out of reach . Copper tries fighting the bear but is no match for it . Not willing to let his former friend die, Tod intervenes and fights off the bear until they both fall down the waterfall . </P> <P> With the bear gone, a bewildered Copper approaches Tod as he lies exhausted near the bank of a waterfall - created lake . When Slade appears, Copper positions himself in front of Tod to prevent Slade from shooting him, refusing to move away . Slade lowers his gun and leaves with Copper . Tod and Copper share one last smile before parting . At home, Tweed nurses Slade back to health while the dogs rest . Copper, before resting, smiles as he remembers the day when he first met Tod . On a hill, Vixey joins Tod as they look down on the homes of Slade and Tweed . </P> <Ul> <Li> Mickey Rooney as Tod </Li> <Li> Kurt Russell as Copper </Li> <Li> Pearl Bailey as Big Mama </Li> <Li> Jack Albertson as Amos Slade </Li> <Li> Sandy Duncan as Vixey </Li> <Li> Jeanette Nolan as Widow Tweed </Li> <Li> Pat Buttram as Chief </Li> <Li> John Fiedler as The Porcupine </Li> <Li> John McIntire as The Badger </Li> <Li> Dick Bakalyan as Dinky </Li> <Li> Paul Winchell as Boomer </Li> <Li> Keith Mitchell as Young Tod </Li> <Li> Corey Feldman as Young Copper </Li> </Ul>

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