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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.

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