Better Than Human

What Does the Island Fox Say?

January 26, 2021 Jennifer and Amber Season 2 Episode 4
Better Than Human
What Does the Island Fox Say?
Show Notes

Put on your weird hat and get ready to learn about the Island Fox; the smallest fox in the world that played an important role in the spiritual lives of native Channel Islanders.

The island fox (Urocyon littoralis) is native to six of the eight Channel Islands of California and, as a result of insular dwarfism, are the smallest species of foxes. There are six subspecies of Island Foxes, each unique to the island it lives on. Island foxes are generally docile, show little fear of humans, and are easily tamed. 

From humans nearly wiping out bald eagles to introducing invasive species and diseases to the islands,  island foxes nearly went extinct on all six islands in the 1990s. However,  conservation efforts have been successful and populations have rebounded. Considering Island Foxes are a keystone species, it is important we protect this adorable species. 

Listen now to learn how through dedicated conservation, we managed to save the Island Foxes. 

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