They are however, a protected species and they unfortunately are endangered south of Lake Okeechobee. They are rarely found in urbanized areas. They eat mostly pine seeds and acorns and depending on the season will sometimes eat vegetation, bird eggs, nesting birds and insects. The gray fox can be found in hollow logs and rock piles throughout most of the United States. These animals eat plants, bugs and small mammals.
Foxes serve as great rodent control.
They are the only member of the dog family that is able to climb trees. The opossum is the only marsupial found in North America. Opossums serve as nature's clean up crew. They eat just about anything including snails, slugs, insects, snakes, rats, carrion and overripe fruits. Opossums are highly resistant to diseases including rabies and their greatest threat is posed by humans through habitat loss and vehicular collisions.