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- California's island fox population plummeted to only 30 individuals in 1999 due to predation by golden eagles.
- Conservationists intervened by establishing captive breeding programs, relocating golden eagles, and removing non-native feral pigs.
- These efforts led to a rapid rebound in fox numbers, resulting in their delisting from the federal endangered list in 2016.
- Ongoing monitoring and vaccinations continue to ensure the long-term survival of the species.
What to watch next
- Annual capture-and-release surveys to track population health
- Continued biosecurity measures against disease outbreaks from the mainland
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Named United States · California · San Miguel Island · Santa Cruz Island · Santa Rosa Island · Channel Islands National Park · Friends of the Island Fox · National Park Service · US Fish and Wildlife Service
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