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Channel Island Fox
Urocyon littoralis clementae

History
He was captive born at the Los Angeles Zoo. He and his parents were part of AZA’s Channel Island Fox Population Management Plan.

Fun Facts
He really likes to sun bathe. In the mornings he can often be seen sleeping in the outside den with the sun shining on him.

Birth Date
March 29, 2003

Diet in the Wild
Almost any animal they can catch easily, including mice and other rodents, insects, land snails, marine invertebrates, and fruits of the Manzanita, toyon, prickly-pear, Catalina cherry, and other plants.

Diet at the Museum
Dog kibble, mice, rats, beef, rabbit, insects, bones, hard boiled egg, fruits and vegetables.

Life Span
In the Wild: 9 to10 years.
In Captivity: Up to 12 years.

Habitat
All island habitats including: Valley and foothill grasslands; island chaparral; coastal sage and scrub; coastal bluffs; sand dune areas; coastal oak, island, and southern riparian woodlands; pine forests and coastal marshes.

Range
Islands of the western United States: Santa Cruz Island, San Miguel Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Catalina Island, San Clemente Island, and San Nicolas Island

Conservation Status
Threatened. The island fox is in dire need of help.  It is now the most endangered vertebrate in California and is also among the most endangered of the half-dozen fox species inhabiting the United States.