




Urocyon littoralis
The island fox is a small, cute fox found only on six of California's Channel Islands. They have big ears and a fluffy tail, making them look adorable and very special!
生息地: Coastal areas
The island fox is the smallest fox in North America, with a grizzled grayish-brown coat and striking reddish-orange sides. It has a white throat, belly, and inner ears, contrasted by a distinctive black stripe and tip on its tail.





カテゴリ
哺乳類レア度
Rare
危険度
2/5 · 低い
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Each fox often has a specific den site it uses for many years!
Island foxes are only found on six of California's Channel Islands!
Their ancestors floated to these islands thousands of years ago!
They communicate using barks, growls, and even tail positions!
Island fox can climb trees easily thanks to semi-retractable claws that help them find food or escape danger.
Island fox has evolved to be much smaller than mainland foxes because this helps them thrive with fewer resources on islands.
Island fox can hunt effectively in low light using excellent night vision that helps them find prey after sunset.
Island foxes are omnivores, eating fruits, insects, small mammals, and birds found on their island homes.
Peromyscus maniculatus
Primary food source for the island fox.
Buteo jamaicensis
A major aerial predator of young island foxes.
Arctostaphylos insularis
Foxes consume its berries as a key food source.

Rattus rattus
An introduced species that island foxes sometimes prey on.
柔らかい体毛や毛皮が密集して体を覆っている動物の特徴を表します。
単独行動をとる動物は、繁殖や子育ての時を除き、生涯のほとんどを1匹で生活します。
この特性は、植物と動物の両方を食べる生物を示します。
樹上性の動物は主に木の上で生活し、木を住処や餌場、天敵から身を守る場所として利用します。
沿岸の生息地は、陸と海の境界に位置し、潮の満ち引き、波、海水の影響を受けるダイナミックな環境です。
この特性は、狩り、逃走、または移動において、並外れた素早さを見せる生物を示します。
絶滅危惧とは、その種が近い将来、野生において絶滅する危険性が非常に高いことを示しています。
危険度
2/5 · 低い
If you see a fox, enjoy watching it from a distance and do not try to touch it.
59-79 cm
1.3-2.8 kg
4-6 年
25 km/h
Island foxes are omnivores, eating fruits, insects, small mammals, and birds found on their island homes.
Coastal areas
Foraging and Pursuit
1-5
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