Island Fox

The island fox is a small fox that is endemic to six of the eight Channel Islands of California. There are six subspecies, each unique to the island it lives on, reflecting its evolutionary history. They are generally docile, show little fear of humans, and are easily tamed.

Mass: 4.2 lbs (Adult)

Conservation status: Near Threatened (Population increasing)

Scientific name: Urocyon littoralis

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Length: 19 in. (Adult)

Gestation period: 54 day