Vulpes macroitis mutic. The San Joaquin Kit Fox is a State and Federally listed endangered species. This is the smallest member of the fox family. A graceful and slender animal with large ears. Generally carnivorous, they prey on kangaroo rats, pocket mice, rabbits, reptiles and insects.
Kit fox are prey to coyotes, bobcats and eagles.
Timid and curious, some foxes are seen around urban and agricultural areas. Endangered The largest bird in the U.S., the California condor was nearly extinct, with just 27 birds remaining,when the last few individuals were trapped for captive breeding in 1987. Although the birds were successfully bred in captivity, a few of the first ones to be reintroduced to the wild fell victim to powerlines and antifreeze. The future looks brighter for the remaining condors, as scientists train them to avoid such hazards before their release. The population of California condors now tops 100, with 13 living in the wild in California.