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Santa cruz island fox

A species of Tailed dog
Scientific name : Urocyon littoralis santacruzae Genus : Tailed dog

Santa cruz island fox, A species of Tailed dog
Scientific name: Urocyon littoralis santacruzae
Genus: Tailed dog
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Santa cruz island fox (Urocyon littoralis santacruzae) Photo By silversea_starsong , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Santa cruz island fox displays remarkable adaptation to island life on Santa Cruz Island, exhibiting bold behaviors such as semi-diurnal activity and foraging on varied food sources, from insects to fruits, undeterred by the presence of humans. Its resilience in fragmented habitats underscores its importance in maintaining biological diversity on islands.

General Info

Lifespan

7-10 years

Diet

Santa cruz island fox predominantly forages on fruits, coupled with a food preference for insects and mammals. Interestingly, this species exhibits a propensity to eat deer droppings, in the absence of other food sources.

Appearance

Santa cruz island fox is a small, fox-like mammal with a slender body and a bushy tail. It sports a dense, short coat that is chiefly grey, with added splashes of orange and white. The underside and parts of the tail are notably white. There is no noteworthy variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Santa cruz island fox is a nocturnal, primarily solitary species, notable for its unique foraging activity. It exhibits a keen ability to climb trees in pursuit of food and as a means of evading predators. Showcasing high adaptability, it marks its territory by scent marking and utilizes burrows or dens for shelter. Its behavioral repertoire is a clear indication of excellent survival skills within its natural environment.
Santa cruz island fox (Urocyon littoralis santacruzae) Santa cruz island fox (Urocyon littoralis santacruzae) Photo By silversea_starsong , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivores
Family
Dogs
Genus
Tailed dog
Species
Santa cruz island fox
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