california channel island fox

The Island Fox is an endangered canid species endemic to the Channel Islands of California, USA. The estimated remaining population of Island Foxes varies across the different islands, with some populations as low as a few dozen individuals. The primary threats to the Island Foxes include predation by non-native species, habitat fragmentation, and diseases introduced by humans. Intensive conservation measures, including captive breeding, habitat restoration, and predator control, have helped stabilize their populations. Continued monitoring and management efforts are necessary to recover this critically endangered fox species.