Three Fox Subspecies on Channel Islands Proposed to be Removed from Endangered Species List Due to Thriving Populations

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Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) announced a proposal to delist three subspecies of island fox native to California's Channel Islands due to thriving populations. The removal of the San Miguel, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Island fox subspecies from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife would be an historic success for the multiple partners involved in recovery efforts. If the proposal is approved it will be the fastest successful recovery for any Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed mammal in the United States.

"I am elated to hear that the Channel Islands fox populations have made such a successful comeback that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing delisting three subspecies from the Endangered Species list, " Capps said. "This is a remarkable example of how effective our conservation efforts can be when we work together to protect indigenous species. I look forward to working with stakeholders to ensure that these indigenous fox populations continue to thrive."

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