the south american foxes ( lycalopex ) , commonly called raposas in portuguese , or zorros in spanish , are a genus of the canidae family from south america .

despite their name , they are not true foxes , but are a unique canid genus , which some somewhat resemble foxes and are named after them .

the south american gray fox , lycalopex griseus , is the most common species , and is known for its large ears and a highly marketable , russet-fringed pelt .

the oldest known fossils belonging to the genus were discovered in chile , and date from 2.0 to 2.5 million years ago , in the mid - to late pliocene .

south american fox

group of the south american foxes , or of the outlying group , which consists of bat - eared fox , gray fox , and island fox .
information on the south american grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly .
the south american grey fox can be found in a number of locations including : south america . find out more about these places and what else lives there .
main characteristics south american grey foxes have a body length between 42 and 68 cms ( 16 . 5 - 26 . 8 inches ) , a tail length between 30 and 36 cms ( 12 - 14 inches ) and they weigh between 2 and 4 kgs ( 4 . 4 - 8 . 8 lbs ) . they are grey in colour with a pale underside and they have rust coloured markings around their head , ears and legs . habitat south american grey foxes can be found on the plains , grasslands , forest edges and the foothills of mountain ranges in southern south america . diet south american grey foxes mainly feed on rodents , birds and rabbits . breeding after a gestation period of approximately 2 months , 2 - 4 young are born in a den . predators predators of south american grey foxes have not been documented . subspecies there are no subspecies of the south american grey fox . interesting facts south american grey foxes are also known as : south american gray fox argentine grey fox argentine gray fox patagonian fox grey zorro chilla griseus is latin for grey . similar animals culpeo fox darwin ' s fox pampas fox sechuran fox hoary fox island fox bat - eared fox crab - eating fox
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of this group . the south american clade is rooted by the maned wolf and bush dog , and the fox - like canids by the fennec fox and blanford ' s fox . the grey fox and island fox are basal to the other clades , however this topological difference is not strongly supported .
as its name suggests , the pampas fox is found in the south american pampas . these vast lowland grasslands are located in argentina , brazil and uruguay .
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the following habitats are found across the south american grey fox distribution range . find out more about these environments , what it takes to live there and what else inhabits them .
: the canini ( dogs , wolves , jackals , and some south american
foxes
) and the vulpini ( true foxes ) .
this article is about the animal . for the american broadcast television network , see fox broadcasting company . for other uses , see fox ( disambiguation ) .
the south american gray fox is the most common member of the lycalopex ( zorro or ‘false fox’ ) genus . it is found in chile and argentina . this small fox has been hunted for its attractive red - brown tinged coat . it is currently listed as least concern .
the maned wolf is a south american native whose range extends from the amazon basin rain forest in brazil to the dry shrub forests of paraguay and northern argentina .
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the gray fox is one of the few canids that can climb trees , and it is the only american canid able to do so .
the gray fox is an american canid whose range covers southern canada to northern south america . it is found throughout the usa , and is the most common fox in the pacific states . its coat is a mixture of greys , black and pale oranges . its tail has a black tip .
. two of these , the south american canine group , which includes a number of
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living in the southern part of the new world . in other words , central and south america .
examples include : the nine - tail fox from various asian cultures ; the reynard tales from medieval europe ; the sly trickster fox from native american lore ; and aesop’s “ the fox and the crow . ” the finnish believed a fox made the northern lights by running in the snow so that its tail swept sparks into the sky . from this , we get the phrase “fox fires . ”
the extant wild canids of north america are the gray wolf , the coyote ( canis latrans ) , the hybrid red wolf ( canis rufus ) , the arctic fox ( alopex lagopus ) , the gray fox ( urocyon cinereoargenteus ) , the red fox ( vulpes vulpes ) , the swift fox ( vulpes velox ) , and the kit fox ( vulpes macrotis ) . in addition to the dire wolf , other members of the genus canis may have inhabited south america , but all these
wolflike
canids were extinct by the end of the pleistocene . the gray wolf and the coyote never moved farther south than the table land of mexico . the gray fox has extended its range into northern venezuela and colombia , but all the other south american canids are unique to that continent .
and a 2009 paper by tedford , wang and taylor on the north american fossil caninae .
closely related native americans of the algonquian branch of the algonquian - wakashan linguistic stock ( see native american languages ) . sac and fox culture was of the eastern woodlands area with some plains - area traits ( see under natives , north american ) .
the pampas fox is a ‘zorro’ , or ‘false fox’ , meaning that it is not a member of the vulpes , or ‘true fox’ , genus . it is typically fox - like in appearance , with sandy grey - white fur , erect ears and a bushy tail .
yahnke , c . 1995 . metachromism and the insight of wilfred osgood : evidence of common ancestory for darwin’s fox and the sechura fox .
the canid with the widest distribution in south america is the culpeo ( dusicyon culpaeus ) , which ranges all along the western coastal region of the continent from southern colombia to tierra del fuego . d . griseus , the chilla , is now scarce , but its home is the southern tip of south america , below 25 degrees south latitude . the pampas fox ( d . gymnocercus ) is found in east - central south america , whereas the sechura fox ( d . sechurae ) occurs only in a small region on the northwest coast . the final member of this group of foxes is the hoary fox ( d . vetulus ) which lives in the open grassland of brazil .
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perhaps because of the fox’s ability to decimate a chicken coop , in the 16th century , fox hunting became a popular activity in britain . in the 19th century , the upper classes turned fox hunting into a formalized sport where a pack of hounds and men on horseback chase a fox until it is killed . today , whether to ban fox hunting continues to be a controversial subject in the uk . currently , fox hunting with dogs is not allowed .
the cape fox lives in grasslands and semi - desert scrub . it is found in zimbabwe , botswana , and south africa . it is common throughout its range and rated least concern by the iucn .
found in south america , the crab - eating fox has short , dark grey fur and short legs . it weighs between 4 . 5 and 7 . 7 kg ( 10 and 17 lb ) .
crab - eating fox , ( cerdocyon thous ) , south american member of the dog family ( canidae ) , found in grassy or forested areas . it attains a length of 60–70 cm ( 24–28 inches ) , excluding a 30 - centimetre tail , and has a gray to brown coat that is frequently tinged with…
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that region of the earth between 23 . 5 degrees north and 60 degrees north ( between the tropic of cancer and the arctic circle ) and between 23 . 5 degrees south and 60 degrees south ( between the tropic of capricorn and the antarctic circle ) .
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may limit the gray fox’s distribution , even though their territories do not overlap .
see h . g . lloyd , the red fox ( 1980 ) ; j . d . henry , red fox : the catlike canine ( 1986 ) .
the fennec fox’s large ears help it to stay cool by dissipating heat . they are also useful for hunting , allowing the fox to hear animals moving underground .
inside even after they descend . like other canines , the male fox has a
the island fox is found on six of the channel islands of california . after severe population declines in the 1990’s , the island fox became critically endangered . several conservation programmes were put into place , and the island fox population is now increasing .
rüppell’s fox is a small desert fox found in north africa and the middle east . it has a pale sandy - coloured coast and big ears , and is similar in appearance to the smaller fennec fox . its conservation status is least concern .
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, where they diversified . however the most recent common ancestor of the south american canids lived in north america some 4 mya and the likelihood is that there were more than one incursion across the new land bridge . one of the resulting lineages consisted of the
there has been a flourishing of the native american indian population : in 2010 , 5 . 2 million people in the united states identified themselves as american indian or alaska native , either alone or in combination with one or more different races . out of this total , 2 . 9 million people identified themselves as american indian / alaska native alone . the native american indian population experienced an increase of 39 % , the greatest growth of any population group since 2000 . 41 % of american indians live in the west , and 33 % in the south . the 2010 census indicated that the five states with the largest native american indian population in order are california , oklahoma , arizona , new mexico , and texas . alaska , florida , north carolina , and south dakota experienced the greatest growth . the following chart lists the top 25 american indian tribes by population in the year 2010 . these are the original u . s . census bureau figures , which indicate those listing one tribe only . whereas the cherokee tribe has the largest overall population , the navajo tribe has the largest population reporting one tribe only .
the sechura fox is the smallest member of the zorro , or ‘false fox’ genus . this pale , yellow - grey fox is found in ecuador and peru . it is threatened by habitat loss , and is listed as near threatened by the iucn .
the tibetan sand fox lives high on the tibetan plain and surrounding areas . it is a member of the vulpes , or ‘true fox’ , genus , and has a typically fox - like appearance , with reddish - grey fur and a bushy tail .
the red fox is the largest member of the vulpes , or ‘true fox’ genus , and is recognisable by its red coat , white chest and underparts , and bushy tail .
about the size of a domestic cat , the swift fox is pale yellow and white in colour , and has large ears . it is closely related to the kit fox .
the bat - eared fox population is stable , and the species is rated least concern .
the red fox : one of the most familiar animals in this wild dogs species list .
kit fox ) ; large - eared pale foxes of the western north american plains ( swift fox ) and deserts ( kit fox ) ; shy and uncommon ; adult length about 40–50 cm without the 20–30 - cm tail , weight about 1 . 5–3 kg ; burrow - dweller that feeds on small animals ( rodents , rabbits , insects ) ; coat gray to yellowish brown with black - tipped tail .
south american grey foxes are widespread throughout patagonia and western argentina . they prefer to live in the foothills of coastal mountain ranges and in forest edge habitats . foxes pair up and maintain their territory throughout the year . mating is monogamous and both the males and females are actively care for the young . these little foxes are omnivorous , but their diet changes seasonally . they are native to south america , but have been introduced to the falkland islands .
during his voyage on the beagle , charles darwin collected a fox that today is unimaginatively called darwin’s fox . this small gray fox is critically endangered and lives in just two spots in the world : one population is on island of chiloé in chile , and the second is in a chilean national park . the fox’s greatest threats are unleashed domestic dogs that carry diseases like rabies .
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the bush dog is a rare south american canid . ( ‘canid’ means member of the dog family , canidae ) . it usually lives near water in rainforests and savannas . the bush dog has a long , squat body with short legs and a short tail , giving it a rather badger - like appearance .
in the 1960s , a soviet geneticist named dmitry belyaev bred thousands of foxes before achieving a domesticated fox . unlike a tame fox , which has learned to tolerate humans , a domesticated fox is docile toward people from birth . today , you can buy a pet fox for $ 9000 , according to fast company . they’re reportedly curious and sweet - tempered , although inclined to dig in your furniture .
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the culpeo is the second - largest member of the dog family found in south america ( only the maned wolf is larger ) . in - between a red fox and a coyote in size , the culpeo has grey - red or yellow fur and a bushy tail .
the corsac fox lives in the steppes of central asia . it is a mid - sized fox , weighing between 1 . 6 and 3 . 2 kilograms ( 3 . 5 and 7 . 1 lb ) . the corsac fox has long fur , which thickens and becomes a lighter colour during the winter .
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what’s in a name ? for this unique animal , it is a wolf in name only . it is however a canid , and therefore related to the wolf . maned wolves are more closely related to the forest fox and the bush dog ( canid species from south america ) .
in general , south american foxes are long - haired , rather grayish animals that grow to about 0 . 5–1 metre ( 1 . 6–3 . 3 feet ) in length , excluding the bushy tail , which is 25–50 cm ( 10–20 inches ) long . they are found in open terrain as opposed to thick forest , and they feed on small animals , birds , fruit and other plant material , and insects . generally nocturnal , they live in abandoned burrows or in dens among rocks or trees . both parents care for the litters of one to eight young . south american foxes can attack domestic livestock , but they are helpful in controlling rodent populations .
1 . 5–3 . 5 - kg fox inhabiting the sahel savannas and southern desert margin of northern africa ; coat yellow to brown ; similar in form to the red fox , but with longer legs and ears .
, and thus , walk on their toes . unlike their dog relatives , fox claws are partially retractable .
and others , but rarely of sustained domestication . a recent and notable case is the russian silver fox ,
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throughout its wide distribution , the culpeo uses many habitat types ranging from rugged and mountain terrain , deep valleys and open deserts , scrubby pampas , sclerophyllous matorral , to broad - leaved temperate southern beech forest in the south . the culpeo uses all the range of habitat moisture gradients from the driest desert to the broad - leaved rainforest . in the andes of peru , chile , bolivia and argentina , the culpeo reaches elevations of up to 4 , 800 m ( redford and eisenberg 1992 , romo 1995 , jiménez and novaro 2004 , tellaeche et al . 2014 ) . redford and eisenberg ( 1992 ) placed the culpeo in the coldest and driest environments of south america relative to other south american canids .
in fact , here’s a fun fact for kids . the maned wolf’s fox - like characteristics – such as a shaggy , white tipped tail and large ears – have earned it the nickname of “fox on stilts . ”
small and social steppe - dwelling fox that inhabits steppes and semideserts of eastern eurasia ; coat yellowish gray or brown to reddish gray ; body similar in form to the red fox , but with larger legs and ears .
the family canidae - - the wolves , dogs , jackals , and foxes - - has wild members on all continents except australia , which has only the dingo . the thirty - eight species of wild canids live in habitats ranging from tropical rainforest to arctic tundra . the north american wolf ( canis lupus ) is social and eats mainly meat from large mammals . the south american maned wolf ( chrysocyon brachyurus ) spends most of its life alone , and fruit forms the bulk of its diet .
although the population is declining due to habitat loss , the bengal fox is rated least concern by the iucn .
the gray fox is widespread , and lives in a variety of habitats including forests , scrubland and rocky environments .
foxes are found on every continent except antarctica . by far the most common and widespread species of fox is the
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the american crocodile , found in southern florida and all the way down to ecuador is well populated in costa rica . the average crocodile is 10 to 13 ft . long , but in costa rica they measure about 13 to 16 ft . long . they can often be seen congregating by bridges where unenlightened tourists toss them food for photos . this species is currently threatened and now only about 1 , 500 american crocodiles live in mexico , central and south america . the biggest threat to their existence is loss of habitat .
a fox ' s coat color and texture may vary due to the change in seasons ; fox pelts are richer and denser in the colder months and lighter in the warmer months . to get rid of the dense winter coat , foxes
growl - an adult fox ' s indication to their cubs to feed or head to the adult ' s location .
) preferred habitat of open space , to increase ; the darwin ' s fox , subsequently , is being outcompeted .
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a terrestrial biome . savannas are grasslands with scattered individual trees that do not form a closed canopy . extensive savannas are found in parts of subtropical and tropical africa and south america , and in australia .
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as their body temperature only drops minimally , it means that they are able to wake up and venture out in search of a light snack to break up their long slumber . in hotter regions in the south black
like a guided missile , the fox harnesses the earth’s magnetic field to hunt . other animals , like birds , sharks , and turtles , have this “magnetic sense , ” but the fox is the first one we’ve discovered that uses it to catch prey .
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emerged in north america . a large wolf , it was found all over north and central america , and was eventually supplanted by its descendant , the dire wolf , which then spread into south america during the late pleistocene .
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the argentine gray fox helps to control small mammal and bird populations . it also disperses seeds by eating the fruit then defecating the seeds .
the two subspecies of bat - eared fox live in geographically separate regions . one is in southern africa , the other in east africa .
despite being hunted for its fur , the corsac fox is widespread and common throughout its range , and rated least concern by the iucn .
this small fox is only found on cozumel , a mexican island . it has not been thoroughly studied , and may now be extinct .
is a mutant strain of red fox found in northwestern europe . it lacks the long guard hairs , and the underfur is tightly curled .
) have more specialized diets . most species of fox consume around 1 kg ( 2 . 2 lb ) of food every day . foxes
what we know about dogs in native american societies is limited . but we do know that the dogs brought by the spanish were much different in character and breeding from those already present . how these non - european animals meshed with humans in everyday life , how they functioned in the symbolic ream , and how their roles varied across cultural boundaries are questions basic to our understanding of american dogs .
the grey fox is omnivorous , meaning it eats both plants and other animals . unlike other canids that hunt in packs , the grey fox hunts alone . it will stalk its prey for a while then pounce , using its long curved claws to trap and kill its victim . the preferred meal for a grey fox is a cottontail rabbit , but it will feast on other small mammals such as mice , wood rats , and cotton rats . this variety of vertebrates makes up the majority of a grey fox’s diet in the winter . the grey fox also eats invertebrates such as grasshoppers , beetles , butterflies , and moths . along with birds , eggs , fruits , nuts , and grains , these invertebrates make up most of a grey fox’s diet in the spring . if a grey fox has excess food , it is a common habit to bury it and mark it with urine or their scent glands to ward off other animals and to make it easier to find later .
perhaps the most distinctive feature of the fox family , as compared with wolves and coyotes , is the eyes . they are yellow with elliptical pupils . all other canids , including dogs , have round pupils . fox es are monogamous and do not live in packs . they are among…
the bat - eared fox is aptly named , not just because of its 5 - inch ears , but because of what it uses those ears for—like the bat , it listens for insects . on a typical night , the fox walks along the african savannah , listening , until it hears the scuttle of prey . although the fox eats a variety of insects and lizards , most of its diet is made up of termites . in fact , the bat - eared fox often makes its home in termite mounds , which it usually cleans out of inhabitants before moving in .
many have emailed asking us for information about native american names and their meanings . this began my quest for the answers . below are the native american indian names that i have found with their meanings . when i know which tribe , the name comes from , i have indicated it . if the tribe is not listed , i do not know it , you don ' t have to email asking .
native american names are very interesting as names for new babies because they have so much meaning behind them . rooted in forces of nature , religion and personally desired characteristics , they translate into poetic epithets .
mitchell , peter 2017 . disease : a hitherto unexplored constraint on the spread of dogs ( canis lupus familiaris ) in pre - columbian south america . journal of world prehistory , vol . 30 , issue . 4 , p . 301 .
it is a small , pale - coloured fox , weighing between 2 . 3 and 4 . 1 kg ( 5 and 9 pounds ) .
like other desert foxes , the kit fox has large ears that provide a means of losing heat , as well as giving it exceptional hearing .
according to new scientist , the fox can see the earth’s magnetic field as a “ring of shadow” on its eyes that darkens as it heads towards magnetic north . when the shadow and the sound the prey is making line up , it’s time to pounce . here’s the fox in action :
roughly the size of a kitten , the fennec fox has elongated ears and a creamy coat . it lives in the sahara desert , where it sleeps during the day to protect it from the searing heat . its ears not only allow it to hear prey , they also radiate body heat , which keeps the fox cool . its paws are covered with fur so that the fox can walk on hot sand , like it’s wearing snowshoes .
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this african fox species ( the only ‘true’ fox species found in africa ) has a grey - brown coat , and a long , bushy tail with a black tip . average weight for an adult male is 2 . 8 kg ( 6 . 2 lb ) , females are slightly smaller .
human beings have trapped and hunted some canid species for their fur and , especially the gray wolf , coyote and the red fox , for sport .
the dhole is found in central , south and southeast asia . it lives in a variety of habitats , including rainforest and grasslands . this large member of the dog family can weigh up to 40 kg ( 88 lb ) ; around twice the weight of a coyote . dholes resemble members of the canis genus ( domestic dogs , grey wolves ) , and have fox - like reddish fur and bushy tails .
the crab - eating fox often searches for crabs and other food in floodplains , giving it its name . it does not currently have a conservation status .
the red fox is an adaptable animal , able to live in suburban and rural areas . it is often found living alongside humans , but seldom poses any kind of threat . for many people living in suburban areas , the red fox is the largest of the few wild mammals that they will regularly encounter .
the bengal fox is found only in the indian subcontinent . it prefers a short grassland habitat , and is a social animal , living in large underground dens .
, at loma de los muertos raises intriguing questions about the relationship between wild canids and humans . this sub - adult individual appears to have been buried in a human mortuary context in a comparable manner to adjacent human burials . it may have been kept as a pet and been considered part of the human social group . the ability of pets , especially canids , to leave the animal world and enter into a special relationship with people may be related to the cosmology of south american hunter - gatherers .
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phylogenetic systematics of the borophaginae
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the bat - eared fox is so named due to its distinctive large ears . these are used to locate termites , which form up to 80 % of its diet .
the hoary fox is endemic to brazil , and is mainly found in grasslands . it is a small canid , with a grey , black and brown - red coat .
foxes are often considered pests or nuisance creatures for their opportunistic attacks on poultry and other small livestock . fox attacks on humans are not common but have increased in frequency .
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the red fox has a huge range that covers north america , europe and much of asia . it was introduced in australia , where it is now considered an invasive species .
the swift fox lives in the prairie grasslands of the great plains of the united states . it is also found in canada , where it was introduced after having been extirpated .
fox species differ in fur color , length , and density . coat colors range from pearly white to black and white to black flecked with white or grey on the underside .
bush dog , ( spe o thos venaticus ) , small , stocky carnivore of the family canidae found in the forests and savannas of central and south america . the bush dog is a rare species , and its numbers are declining as a result of the destruction of its natural habitat . the bush…
there is an important pelt trade in south america . according to cites , from 1980 to 1983 , 381 , 000 fox skins were exported , 98 % of which were purported to have originated in argentina . over 7 , 000 skins were recorded as being exported from chile , despite the species being protected in that country . most exports were made to west germany ( 72 % ) , switzerland ( 7 . 2 % ) , and italy ( 4 . 4 % ) .
sillero - zubiri ( 2009 ) recognized 35 extant canid species ( 37 if the dingo is treated as a distinct species , canis dingo , rather than a subspecies of the gray wolf , canis lupus dingo , and if the eastern north american wolf is treated as a distinct species , canis lycaon ) . south america has 11 species , including nine ( mainly pseudalopex [ sometimes known as lycalopex ] foxes ) endemic to the continent . africa has 13 species , including eight endemics . asia has twelve species , including three endemics . two species , the golden jackal ( canis aureus ) and arctic fox ( alopex lagopus ) are native to three continents ( africa / europe / asia and north america / asia / europe , respectively ) .
jaksic , f . , j . yanez . 1983 . rabbit and fox introductions in tierra del fuego : history and assessment of the attempts at biological control of the rabbit infestation .
, or brant , fox is yellowish brown with a black cross extending between the shoulders and down the back ; it is found in both north america and the old world . the
short - eared , short - tailed fox of the barren slopes and streambeds of nepal ; length to 70 cm , weight up to 4 kg or more ; colour is variable .
] ) was first recognized in the early 1930s , when a . j . fox discovered the polymorphism in himself and a coworker , organic chemist c . r . noller ( anonymous
fox , any of various members of the dog family ( canidae ) resembling small to medium - sized bushy - tailed dogs with long fur , pointed ears , and narrow snouts . in a restricted sense , the name refers to the 10 or so species classified as “true” foxes ( genus vulpes ) , especially the red , or common , fox ( v . …
found in coastal areas between 30 and 40 degrees latitude , in areas with a mediterranean climate . vegetation is dominated by stands of dense , spiny shrubs with tough ( hard or waxy ) evergreen leaves . may be maintained by periodic fire . in south america it includes the scrub ecotone between forest and paramo .
the culpeo is distributed along the andes and hilly regions of south america from nariño and putumayo departments of south - west colombia in the north ( jiménez et al . 1995 , ramírez - chaves et al . 2013 ; records from departments further north are dubious ) to tierra del fuego in the south ( markham 1971 , redford and eisenberg 1992 ) . it ranges down to the pacific shoreline in the desert of northern chile ( mann 1945 , jiménez and novaro 2004 ) , south to about valdivia ( osgood 1943 ) and then again in magallanes . on the eastern slopes of the andes , the culpeo is found in argentina from jujuy province in the north , reaching the atlantic shoreline from río negro and southwards . this extended eastward distribution is relatively recent and was apparently favoured by sheep ranching , increased availability of exotic prey and extirpation of puma ( crespo and de carlo 1963 , novaro 1997a , novaro and walker 2005 ) . however , in the last 10 - 15 years the shrinking of sheep production in argentine patagonia has facilitated puma recolonization . the probable increase in predation or competitive exclusion by pumas in turn appears to have caused declines in culpeo populations ( travaini et al . 2007 , a . travaini pers . comm . 2015 ) .
the argentine gray fox is protected by law in chile but enforcementof this law is lax . no hunting or skin trade has been permitted since 1929 in some areas , although fox skins are still exported through chile via argentina . the argentine wildlife board ( direccion nacional de fauna silvestre ) has classified the species as endangered . hunting is banned year - round in some areas .
yahnke , c . , w . johnson , e . geffen , d . smith , f . hertel . 1996 . darwin’s fox : a distinct endangered species in a vanishing habitat .
) of the family canidae , to which the jackal and fox also belong . the family canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family , and its characteristics , e . g .
like the bat - eared fox , the black - backed jackal lives in two separate areas of africa . one subspecies is found in southern african countries , the other in eastern africa .
lloyd , h . g . ( 1981 ) . the red fox ( 2 . impr . ed . ) . london : batsford . p . 21 . isbn 0 7134 11902 .
the arctic fox , which lives in the northernmost areas of the hemisphere , can handle cold better than most animals on earth . it doesn’t even get cold until –70 degrees celsius . its white coat also camouflages it against predators . as the seasons change , the coat changes too , turning brown or gray so the fox can blend in with the rocks and dirt of the tundra .
the argentine gray fox likes to live in lowlands and foothills of coastal mountain ranges , plains , pampas , deserts , low open grasslands and forest edge habitats . they live on shrubby sandy soils .
the crab - eating fox lives in forests and savannas . it spends the day in underground dens and comes out at night to hunt . it has been kept as a pet by indigenous peoples .
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blanford’s fox is found in desert and mountainous regions of the middle east and central asia . this small fox weighs between 0 . 9 and 1 . 5 kg ( 2 and 3 . 3 lb ) . it is an excellent climber , and uses its long tail for balance . its large ears help it to stay cool in the desert heat . it has two distinctive dark stripes on its face .
. they vary in size from the fennec fox , which may be as little as 24 cm ( 9 . 4 in ) in length and weigh 0 . 6 kg ( 1 . 3 lb ) ,
. the bush dog has only one upper molar with two below , the dhole has two above and two below , and the bat - eared fox has three or four upper molars and four lower ones .
the kit fox is a small canid found in the usa and mexico . it lives in arid and desert habitats , and its population is in decline due to habitat loss . conservation programmes are now in place .
despite this relationship , the maned wolf is the only species in its genus . it has a very different appearance than the wolves we are used to seeing , and more closely resembles a fox than a wolf .
large ( 5–7 - kg ) fox of north america , eurasia , and northern africa , and introduced to australia ; length 90–105 cm , including the 35–40 - cm tail ; coat typically reddish brown but variable .
this small fox is a natural survivor and has many adaptations for life in the arctic . its thick , insulating coat changes colour with the seasons , and is white in the winter and brown during the summer months .
the maned wolf is the largest member of the dog family in south america . its average weight is 23 kg ( 51 lb ) , and its average height is 90 cm ( 35 in ) at the shoulders . it has a reddish - brown coat , and a mane along its back . despite its name , it is not closely related to the grey wolf .
the adult male arctic fox grows to around 30 cm ( 11 . 8 in ) tall at the shoulder , and weighs up to 9 . 4 kg ( 20 . 7 lb ) . its conservation status is ‘least concern’ .
the fennec fox is found in hot , arid parts of north africa , and is a desert specialist . its pale coat reflects heat , and thick fur on the bottom of its paws allow it to walk over hot sand .
. introduced to australia , it has established itself throughout much of the continent . the red fox has a coat of long guard hairs , soft , fine underfur that is typically a rich reddish brown , often a white - tipped
are adapted as carnassial teeth for slicing flesh , although the bat - eared fox differs in this respect , being largely insectivorous . the molar teeth are strong in most species , allowing the animals to crack open bone to reach the
wang , xiaoming ( 2003 ) .
new material of osbornodon from the early hemingfordian of nebraska and florida
( pdf ) . bulletin of the american museum of natural history 279 : 163–176 . doi : 10 . 1206 / 0003 - 0090 ( 2003 ) 279 < 0163 : c > 2 . 0 . co ; 2 .
foxes are symbols of cunning and craftiness . in older times , they were symbols of the devil . because of the connotations of such expressions as “fox” and “foxy , ” this animal has also become associated with seductive female beauty and charms .
kang , xiaofei ( 2006 ) . the cult of the fox : power , gender , and popular religion in late imperial and modern china . new york : columbia university press . p . 15–21 . isbn 0 - 231 - 13338 - 3 .
in the wild , the typical lifespan of a fox is one to three years , although individuals may live up to ten years . unlike many canids , foxes are not always pack animals . typically , they live in small family groups , but some (
within their own home range , foxes battle with the factors of competition between other foxes , habitat quality , and the availability of food . however , the more serious dangers grey foxes struggle with are humans , predation , parasites , and disease . humans pose a threat to grey foxes through hunting , trapping , and the use of automobiles . also , a farmer may resort to killing a fox if it acts as a nuisance to his animals . the four main predators of the grey fox are the coyote , the bobcat , the golden eagle , and the great horned owl . the grey fox will either hide under cover or climb trees to evade danger . grey foxes will fight for their lives with their teeth and sharp claws if they are unable to escape in time .
the raccoon dog , as its name suggests , resembles a raccoon , with its wide furry face and short , squat body . it is a relatively undeveloped member of the dog family . like the grey fox , it is one of the few canids that climbs trees .
like the cat , the fox is most active after the sun goes down . in fact , it has vertically oriented pupils that allow it to see in dim light . it even hunts in a similar manner to a cat , by stalking and pouncing on its prey .
the last line seems to refer to the dog & apos ; s connection to the land of the dead . dogs were thought to be essential guides for tricky afterlife journeys . they were part of human existence and the cycle of life , death , and rebirth that was at the core of all native american belief systems . in addition , dogs were utilitarian animals exploited for human survival .
van valkenburgh , b . ; wang , x . ; damuth , j . ( oct 2004 ) .
cope ' s rule , hypercarnivory , and extinction in north american canids
. science 306 ( 5693 ) : 101–104 . bibcode : 2004sci . . . 306 . . 101v . doi : 10 . 1126 / science . 1102417 . issn 0036 - 8075 . pmid 15459388 .
the fennec fox is the smallest member of the dog family , weighing only 1 to 1 . 5 kg ( 2 . 2 to 3 . 3 lb ) . it has pale , orange - white fur and oversized ears , which look huge compared to its small body .
perhaps the most distinctive feature of the fox family , as compared with wolves and coyotes , is the eyes . they are yellow with elliptical pupils . all other canids , including dogs , have round pupils . foxes are monogamous and do not live in packs . they are among…
whine - made shortly after birth . occurs at a high rate when cubs are hungry and when their body temperatures are low . whining stimulates the mother to care for her young ; it also has been known to stimulate the male fox into caring for his mate and cubs .
the coat is brindled gray , the underparts paler grays . the head is a rust color flecked with white and a black spot on the chin . the argentine gray fox has large ears and a long and bushy tail . the molars are well developed , and the carnassials are relatively short . this fox can grow up to 2 to 4 kg . its shoulder height is 40 to 45 cm , decreasing as latitude increases from 33° s to 54° s . the head - body length is 42 to 68 cm , and the tail length is from 30 to 36 cm .
> fox by horsemen with a pack of hounds . in england , the home of the sport , foxhunting dates from at least the 15th century . in its inception , it was probably an adjunct to stag and hare hunting , with the same hounds used to chase each quarry . …
darwin’s fox was discovered by english naturalist charles darwin . this rare canid is found in just two places in chile : nahuelbuta national park , and on the island of chiloé . it lives in forests , and is rarely seen . it is one of the smallest members of the dog family .


the sangihe shrikethrush or sangihe whistler ( coracornis sanghirensis ) is a species of bird in the family pachycephalidae .

it is threatened by habitat loss .

originally , the sangihe shrikethrush was described in the genus pinarolestes , and has been classified by some authorities as belonging to the genera dendrocincla .

it was re-classified from the genus colluricincla to coracornis in 2013 .

alternate names include the large tyrannine woodcreeper , sahengbalira shrike-thrush and sangir whistler .

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the sangihe shrikethrush ( colluricincla sanghirensis ) is a species of bird in the pachycephalidae family . it is endemic to sangihe island in indonesia . its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests . it is threatened by habitat loss . . . .
needless to say , ross , michael kearns and i were coming to sangihe with a few targets in mind , but not really knowing if seeing them was even a possibility or if they were already gone , never to be seen by anyone ever again . we knew a few were still plausible so we were hopeful for those but had pretty much already written off the likes of sangihe whistler ( aka sangihe shrikethrush ) , sangihe golden bulbul and sangihe white - eye .
“sangihe is one part of an endemic bird area that includes a number of species / forms of birds that have the unfortunate distinction of being incredibly rare and threatened , with a number critically endangered species on sangihe itself : cerulean paradise flycatcher , sangihe shrikethrush , and sangihe white - eye . the forms of dwarf kingfisher and golden bulbul that occur on sangihe are also most likely at the edge of extinction as well , the former not having been recorded for a number of years , and the latter only rarely recorded . ”
with transfer of morningbird to pachycephala from colluricincla the nominate race of sooty shrikethrush reverts to the senior name tenebrosa ( rothschild , 1911 ) from umbrina ( reichenow , 1915 ) .
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it’s a pretty bleak outlook already but unfortunately this sentiment isn’t exactly accurate as the sangihe white - eye that he mentions as “critically endangered” is already extinct .
sangihe is a small island located north of sulawesi and just south of the philippines . it is among the northernmost islands in indonesia . our ferry from manado to sangihe left port at 7pm and we arrived at our destination at 3 : 30am , a full hour and a half earlier than we expected . i must admit i was somewhat sluggish to want to move at this hour ( especially after some early morning starts the last few days ) and we didn’t officially leave the ship and get on the road until a full 45 minutes later . we found a taxi driver to take us to the town of tomako where we were staying at a homestay known as rainbow losmen , run by the brother of one of the only people on sangihe who is fighting to keep the forest intact . wesley pangimangen is knowledgeable and passionate about the remaining tracts of forest and is one of the only people who knows the trail up the mountain where the birds might still be around . the top of the mountain , where it is most inconvenient to farm , is the only place that forest remains on the island of sangihe .
gareth knass , an english birder who visited the area in 2014 does a great job explaining the situation on sangihe in his recent trip report . because i don’t think i could do a better job of saying it myself , i’ll include an excerpt from that report detailing the sad condition of this particular island’s birdlife .
original forest on sangihe has been almost completely converted to agriculture . the largest habitat tract in which the species has been observed is a mere 225 - 340 ha in size , and is undergoing clearance by shifting cultivators in its lower reaches . in 2009 , it was reported that new government initiatives to plant alien tree species were resulting in the clearance of native forest ( sykes 2009 )
the outlook for endemic wildlife found on the small island of sangihe appears to be quite grim . several species have gone extinct and several others are teetering on the brink of extinction . stop . think about this for a second – there are unique living creatures that currently call our blue planet home that will soon no longer exist . gone . forever . naturally we wanted to see them before they meet this sad , sad fate .
our short trip to sangihe had been extremely successful , but also very sobering . it’s great to see such rare birds , but also depressing to see what little habitat they have left . wesley informed us that the forest that we birded was still privately owned and despite his efforts to convince them otherwise , the people would rather chop it down – it was not protected . unfortunately most of the birds we saw in the past two days won’t be around for much longer .
australasia : south americangihe island . colluricincla sanghirensis is endemic to the island of sangihe , north of sulawesi , indonesia , where it was only known from one historical specimen collected in the late 19th century until its rediscovery in 1995 . it occurs on the mountains gunung sahendaruman and gunung sahengbalira , where the total population is likely to be extremely low ( possibly under 100 birds ) given the tiny area of remaining habitat . in 2009 , reports suggested that numbers of this species were in serious decline owing to forest loss
this species is currently known from only one locality , where habitat is declining in extent and quality such that its tiny population must certainly be dwindling . because of this alarming situation it is classified as critically endangered . original forest on sangihe has been almost completely converted to agriculture . the largest habitat tract in which the species has been observed is a mere 225 - 340 ha in size , and is undergoing clearance by shifting cultivators in its lower reaches . in 2009 , it was reported that new government initiatives to plant alien tree species were resulting in the clearance of native forest . at first , planting was restricted to areas below 500 m ; however , more recent reports indicate that planting is now taking place at higher elevations , in areas at 700 - 900 m . having a montane distribution that is close to the maximum altitude within its range , this species is potentially susceptible to climate change
the hike was technically difficult with having to navigate over mud but it was super straightforward and we gained another 350m in elevation in only about 2 km ! we are often used to climbing in elevation only to go back down and have to climb again , or have to hike a long distance at a gradual climb so the fact that we could get to the crest of the mountain in just 90 minutes was perfect , even if we had to do so via a rather treacherous trail . when we reached 730m in elevation we heard sangihe golden bulbul calling off in the distance . seriously ? just like that ? ross played tape and we had the birds respond by calling again but never had a sighting . this was great news in that one of the birds we thought might be gone was clearly still around ! it also meant that since we now knew the bird was in fact around , we would definitely have to put in a proper amount of effort to see it…
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h & m 4 : 239 . od had two different spellings . h & m 4 action as first reviser . affects species and subspecies .
h & m 4 : 241 . original spelling . affects species and subspecies .
h & m 4 : 167 . unsettled nomenclature . usually attributed to ( vieillot , 1820 ) with spelling caerulescens . predated by ( temminck , 1807 ) with spelling coerulescens but the latter published without a description . in the absence of a consensus , we follow the prevailing usage .
h & m 4 : 56 . restore s . roseogrisea . taxonomic status of s . risoria , referable to domestic barbary dove , relative to wild african collared dove unsettled . ( cf iczn opinion 2215 ) .
h & m 4 : 58 . od spelled with one “i” . emended spelling based on internal information . affects species and subspecies .
h & m 4 : 79 . original spelling . affects species and subspecies .
c . amabilis ( ramsay , ep , 1875 ) has precedence over c . aureicincta ( layard , el , 1875 ) . h & m 4 : 379
new genus name required for gynmoglaux which is a junior synonym of gymnasio which is referable to megascops nudipes . aou 54th supplement 2013 . auk 130 : 563 .
follows correction of original spelling of genus . auk 130 : 566 . aou 54th supplement . 2013 .
revert spelling of ptilogonys to the original spelling ptiliogony s . auk 130 : 566 . aou 54th supplement . 2013 .
change spelling of species name to melanorhamphos in accordance with article 82 . 2 of the code ( scon / iou petition to iczn , case no . 3630 , schodde pers . comm ) .
olsson et al 2013b . transfer to pellorneidae [ change accompanies p . burnesii ( 3 . 4 ) ]
gutturalis ( rüppell , 1835 ) has priority over levalliantoides ( smith , a , 1836 ) when the two are considered conspecific as treated here . h & m 4 .
crested pitohui is related to crested bellbird and rufous - naped warbler . reassign to ornorectes in incertae sedis ; possibly separate to oreoicidae ( jønsson et al 2008 , dumbacher et al 2008 , norman et al 2009 , jønsson et al 2010 , tif )
phylloscopus maforensis ( meyer , ab , 1874 ) has priority over frequently used p . poliocephalus ( salvadori , 1876 ) as the species epithet for island leaf warbler .
change species epithet for cory’s shearwater with split of scopoli’s shearwater ( c . diomedea ) .
payne ms , tebb et al 2008 , rheindt et al ms . ssp aeruginosus reassigned from rusty - breasted cuckoo to moluccan cuckoo . c . aeruginosus salvadori , 1878 has priority over c . heinrichi stresemann , 1931 .
c . dorsti is a junior synonym of c . guinea . dowsett - lemaire , borrow & dowsett 2005
johansson et al 2008a . the basal passeroid branches can not yet be accepted as fully resolved , thus , it is unclear whether promeropidae and arcanatoridae are together or represent two independent basal branches . each of them go further back in time than almost any other extant lineage in the passerida … which would argue for accepting them as two families ( jon fjeldså , july 2012 )
massmann 2012 . sacc # 521 . chlorospingus flavopectus ( lafresnaye , 1840 ) has priority over chlorospingus ophthalmicus ( du bus de gisignies , 1847 ) .
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rozendaal , f . g . ; lambert , f . r . 1999 . the taxomonic and conservation status of pinarolestes sanghirensis oustalet 1881 . forktail 15 : 1 - 13 .
17 cm . medium - sized , drab , thrush - like passerine . olive - brown above , more chestnut on shoulders and lower back . paler brownish below , more rufous on belly . strong black bill and legs .
is larger , more olive - green above , yellow on throat and belly .
loud drongo - like song of c . 10 second phrases containing much repetition . also soft , lisping
critically endangered b1ab ( ii , iii , v ) + 2ab ( ii , iii , v ) ; c2a ( i , ii ) ver 3 . 1
this species is currently known from only one locality , where habitat is declining in extent and quality such that its tiny population must certainly be dwindling . because of this alarming situation it is classified as critically endangered .
, where it was only known from one historical specimen collected in the late 19th century until its rediscovery in 1995 . it occurs on the mountains gunung sahendaruman and gunung sahengbalira , where the total population is likely to be extremely low ( possibly under 100 birds ) given the tiny area of remaining habitat . a survey in 2004 estimated the population to be between 56 - 205 ( birdlife indonesia 2007 ) and a 2009 survey estimated between 92 - 255 individuals ( burung indonesia 2009 ) . in 2009 , reports suggested that numbers of this species were in serious decline owing to forest loss ( sykes 2009 )
the population size is likely to be extremely low ( possibly fewer than 100 birds ) given the tiny area of remaining habitat . it is estimated to be between 92 - 255 individuals in total and so is placed in the band 50 - 249 mature individuals .
this species is suspected to be declining owing to on - going forest loss within its restricted range . in 2009 , reports suggested that numbers of this species were in serious decline owing to forest clearance ( sykes 2009 ) .
it is resident in lower montane forest between 600 m and 750 m , occurring singly , and perhaps more frequently in small groups , in the middle and upper forest storeys , and also in dense rattan undergrowth . one boulder - strewn slope where birds were observed in 1996 was dominated by huge ginger - like plants ( possibly zingiberaceae ) , and in an area with a high density of large
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on gunung sahengbalira as a wildlife reserve , although this process was due to take 2 - 3 years . the wildlife conservation society has also worked on the island since 2007 trying to promote sympathetic land use and development by villages surrounding gunung sahengbalira ( n . brickle
conduct further surveys for the species in remaining forest patches on the island ( e . g . gunung awu ) . ensure effective protection of habitat on gunung sahendaruman . support proposals for the rapid gazetting of remaining forest on gunung sahengbalira as a strict nature reserve . continue education programmes emphasising the value of forest cover to water retention and the benefits of sound farming practices on already cleared slopes . encourage forestry staff to establish a permanent presence on the island . lobby against government initiatives that encourage the clearance of native forest for plantations of exotic tree species .
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atlapetes blancae , 8 years later , still not found . wish or species ?
medium - sized , drab , thrush - like passerine . olive - brown above , more chestnut on shoulders and lower back . paler brownish below , more rufous on belly . strong black bill and legs . similar spp . golden bulbul ixos affinis platenae is larger , more olive - green above , yellow on throat and belly .
it is resident in lower montane forest between 600 m and 750 m , occurring singly , and perhaps more frequently in small groups , in the middle and upper forest storeys , and also in dense rattan undergrowth . one boulder - strewn slope where birds were observed in 1996 was dominated by huge ginger - like plants ( possibly zingiberaceae ) , and in an area with a high density of large pandanus sp . palms .
one bird was seen to pass an insect to another , presumably young bird ( head pattern slightly different from other birds ) , november . no other data .
orthoptera are taken . the stomach of the single specimen collected in 1985 contained small black and dark brown chitinous insect remains . birds were seen feeding among epiphytic fern fronds and other canopy vegetation , but also keeping close to the ground in slowmoving contour - following parties , with birds turning dead leaves amongst the leaf - litter , foraging on bark and vines , and often gleaning from leaves and mosses .
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rozendaal , f . g . & lambert , f . r . ( 1999 ) the taxonomic and conservation status of pinarolestes sanghirensis oustalet 1881 .
moved to coracornis following jønsson , k . a . , r . c . k . bowie , r . g . moyle , l . christidis , j . a . norman , b . w . benz & j . fjeldså ( 2010 ) historical biogeography of an indo‐pacific passerine bird family ( pachycephalidae ) : different colonization patterns in the indonesian and melanesian archipelagos . ‒ journal of biogeography 37 : 245‐257 .