Least ConcernGray Wolf
Canis lupus
One of the 17 foxes on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Canidae
Urocyon littoralis
It could become threatened in the near future if current threats go unchecked.
The island fox lives only on six of the Channel Islands, off the coast of California, with a different subspecies on each island. It descends from the mainland grey fox and is a classic case of insular dwarfism: it weighs about a third as much as its ancestor. It is omnivorous and opportunistic, eating fruit, insects, rodents, birds and crabs, and is active by day as well as by night. Its recent history is one of the fastest recoveries on record in conservation.
Weight
1.3 kg – 2.8 kg
Size
48 cm – 50 cm
Life expectancy
6 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ | https://animaldiversity.org/ | https://es.wikipedia.org/
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