Why is the island fox becoming endangered?

Answer 1

Darwin's Fox is not really (technically) a fox. It is more closely related to a wolf. Ycalopex is a South American genus of canine. The Chiloe' Island is the main range of the fox and there are only 250 left, but there may be 70 on the mainland. This species is listed critically endangered, and even though the fox is protected in the Nahuelbuta National Park. When the fox leaves the park for milder climates during the winter to the lower unprotected private areas they face human threats much like wolves do here in the US. People who believe that foxes attack their domestic fowl will poison, trap and kill Darwin's Fox, endangered or not. Also fragmentation of the woodlands and forest next to their range on the Island, and next to the National Park is a major concern for the fox's welfare, and conservation. Wild dogs are the biggest threat to the foxes, but also domesticated dogs as well, both spread disease, and often attack the fox directly. It is policy not to allow pets into the National Park, but the rules are not followed, and those dogs are allowed to run off leash! The domesticated dogs running free in the National Park are another threat to the fox's survival. There is maybe, 320 of Darwin's Fox left and man's best friend is it's worst enemy.

Answer 2

Foxes aren't endangered.
Foxes are endangered because of poachers. Poachers are people who hunt wild animals for their pelts, teeth, tusks, or claws. They also only use the things they are looking for the rest rots away. Poachers want the foxes pelts because they would make clothing such as scarfs.
Beacuse they get eaten bye more animals bye farmes

Answer 3

There are many species of fox and almost all are quite plentiful and not in danger of extinction. Only one species is endangered and that is Darwin's fox from Chile. Fragmentation of forest adjacent to the national park and on the island is a concern for their conservation, and feral dogs may pose the greatest threat to their survival by spreading disease or directly attacking. Persecution by people who think that the foxes attack domestic fowls, though they pose little threat, is also a potential problem.

Answer 4

It is not endangered but listed as "near threatened." It is especially vulnerable to diseases the domestic dog may carry. A canine distemper outbreak in 1998 killed approximately 90% of Santa Catalina Island's foxes, reducing the population from 1,300 to 103 in 2000. A vaccination program has been initiated to protect Catalina Island foxes from canine distemper. After several years of carefully trapping the foxes and vaccinating them against distemper and rabies, their population has reached 1,717 in 2015,

Answer 5

well, i am doing a project on santa Rosa island foxes and i believe deforestation and hunting but don't use my answer on a report for your own good! I don't knoow 4sure if itz rite!

Answer 6

Fox are becoming endangered by people destroying their habitats and killing them for food.

Answer 7

The vast majority of fox species are of least concern as they are quite common. Darwin's fox is listed as endangered.

Answer 8

Overall, foxes are not endangered and listed as "of least concern." However, the Darwin's fox of Chile is listed as endangered because of habitat loss and feral dogs.

Answer 9

No, the red fox is not endangered. They are quite common throughout their range.

Answer 10

1 year maybe 100 years