From what i have read, this species of fox is Critically endangered. It was originally considered to be a different type of Grey Fox. Now it is its own species called Darwin's Fox, Lycalopex fulvipes.

The Darwin's Fox has dark brown fur with red areas on the ears and face. It weighs 2 to 4 kilograms. The dewlap and underbelly of the Darwin's Fox is mostly white.

It hunts mammals, reptiles, beetles and invertebrates. It also sometimes eats fruits and berries. Less then others, it also eats birds and amphibians.

The Darwin's Fox is usually found only in southern temperate rainforests. A lot are found in forested areas on Chiloé Island, Chile and on the mainland of Chile. Chiloé Island has about 200 individuals, and Nahuelbuta (on the mainland) has about 50 foxes. Making a total of 250 mature foxes. At least 90% of the Darwin's Fox population occurs on Chiloé Island.

The species is protected in Nahuelbuta National Park, but there can be substantial mortality sources that occur when the foxes try to move to milder locations during winter. There may be as many as 320 foxes that still live today. They are listed as CRITICALLY ENDANGERED by the World Conservation Union. Feral dogs pose a great threat to the foxes survival. They may spread disease to the foxes or even directly attack them. Another problem is that some people believe the foxes attack domestic fowls and may attack the foxes.

Here is a picture of a Darwin's Fox:



I will also try and obtain more information on the conservation efforts toward this amazing species. I also want more information on its behavior. I will post as much as i can as i find it.

320!?! That's nothing! I hope they survive but I doubt there is a whole lot anybody can do.

somebody's been doing their homework..