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Santa Catalina Island Fox Brianna Barnes DESCRIPTION AND ECOLOGY Source: http://www.ocregister.com/2015/03/12/catalina-island-fox- completes-its-comeback-may-come-off-endangered-list/ The Santa Catalina Island Fox, found on Santa Catalina Island in California, weight between 4 and 5 lbs and is the smallest species of fox in the United States. It is around 2-2.5 ft in length, and its fur is mostly grey and reddish brown. It can live in a variety of habitats and eat a variety of plants and animals, including insects, mice, small mammals, and ground-nesting birds. They usually give birth to their young in the spring, having 2 to 3 pups per litter. GEOGRAPHIC AND POPULATION CHANGES Source: http://www1.islandfox.org/2011/ In 1994, the Santa Catalina Island Fox had a population of 1,342 members. From 1999-2000, their population experienced a 90% drop, falling to approximately 100 foxes by 2000. Afterwards, their population has increased steadily, reaching 1,852 member