*Chilote Fox or Darwin Fox
Darwin's fox or fox Chilote (Pseudalopex fulvipes), is a canine endemic in southern Chile in critical danger of extinction.
In fact, the fox and the fox Chilote island or island gray fox (Urocyon littoralis), inhabiting the islands of California, are the two largest canid species in risk of extinction in the world.
According to the IUCN, the total adult population has less than 250 individuals at present (2008 data). In 2004 it was estimated a total of about 600 foxes both players as the rest, 100 of them on the mainland and 500 on the island.
In fact, the fox and the fox Chilote island or island gray fox (Urocyon littoralis), inhabiting the islands of California, are the two largest canid species in risk of extinction in the world.
According to the IUCN, the total adult population has less than 250 individuals at present (2008 data). In 2004 it was estimated a total of about 600 foxes both players as the rest, 100 of them on the mainland and 500 on the island.
CHILOÉ
In Chiloé inhabiting an area of 200 km long x 62 km wide, with the exception of the most populated areas of the east and northeast.
Chiloé National Park has a large population of foxes, but foxes also live in the surrounding areas, where the vegetation is still important. The latter are vulnerable areas and where there is a continuing deforestation, forest fragmentation and poaching by locals. Furthermore, there is the problem of contact of foxes and people, causing conflicts.
NAHUELBUTA NATIONAL PARK
It is known for its presence in Nahuelbuta National Park since 1975, this park has only 68.3 km ² where foxes survive in degraded forests surrounded by farmland and plantations of exotic trees.
Although this species is protected in the National Park, there is a high mortality, especially when foxes move unprotected areas outside the park to find better temperature conditions in winter.
The presence of dogs in the park is probably the greatest threat as they are potential transmitters of diseases, as well as direct attackers.
In Chiloé inhabiting an area of 200 km long x 62 km wide, with the exception of the most populated areas of the east and northeast.
Chiloé National Park has a large population of foxes, but foxes also live in the surrounding areas, where the vegetation is still important. The latter are vulnerable areas and where there is a continuing deforestation, forest fragmentation and poaching by locals. Furthermore, there is the problem of contact of foxes and people, causing conflicts.
NAHUELBUTA NATIONAL PARK
It is known for its presence in Nahuelbuta National Park since 1975, this park has only 68.3 km ² where foxes survive in degraded forests surrounded by farmland and plantations of exotic trees.
Although this species is protected in the National Park, there is a high mortality, especially when foxes move unprotected areas outside the park to find better temperature conditions in winter.
The presence of dogs in the park is probably the greatest threat as they are potential transmitters of diseases, as well as direct attackers.
*Nahuelbuta National Park
There are projects like the Dawin's Fox Research & Conservation Project, which launched the Conservation Project Darwin Fox. To achieve the objectives of the project involved a group of Chilean scientists and those involved in the management of wildlife. Besides using a combination of basic research in genetics, epidemiology and ecology of Chiloe fox and dog population rural, supported by a program of environmental education.
There are projects like the Dawin's Fox Research & Conservation Project, which launched the Conservation Project Darwin Fox. To achieve the objectives of the project involved a group of Chilean scientists and those involved in the management of wildlife. Besides using a combination of basic research in genetics, epidemiology and ecology of Chiloe fox and dog population rural, supported by a program of environmental education.
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