The Island Fox, or scientifically known as the Urocyon littoralis, is a smaller fox that is native to the San Diego area. There are six subspecies of this one, but this Island Fox is the most well known fox to the San Diego area. Since this specific species lives in the San Diego area, it is not very well adapted to some of the different parasites or diseases. These foxes do not have the immunity to theses kinds of issues like some of the other types of animals. It is knowns that many of the usual cases of sickness that a dog would get. This fox is a smaller fox, smaller than most other types of foxes, and because of this, they are more vulnerable to dying, and becoming sick. This foxes mostly live in some of the rural ares of San Diego, and they roam in open fields. Some of these foxes do tend to attack other animals that come in it's area, like other house dogs, or smaller animals as well.
Along with some of the other animals, this Fox was protected because it was known as an Endangered Species. There have been some people who are dedicated to making sure that they protect this fox, and they have started by ensuring that these foxed reproduce. Some of the foxes that are around the San Diego area, wear a tracking collar. This collar helps to make known where these foxes are. If they are in danger, there are people who will go help them. These foxes are truly beautiful animals. They are amazing, and there should not be this issue of them becoming one day extinct. There are some areas where the mating of these animals is taking place. It is important that we all recognize that there would be a big issue, should this species become extinct. This animal feeds on other animals, and if this particular fox become extinct, than the whole food web would become disrupted. It is important to realize that this is a beautiful animal, that we all can help to save from becoming extinct.
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