US delisted three subspecies of the fox endemic to California islands just 12 years after they were granted endangered status due to 90% population loss
A species of island fox unique to California has been removed from endangered species protection after a rapid recovery that the federal government says is the fastest of any mammal that has been placed on the in-danger list.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has delisted three subspecies of island fox – endemic to the San Miguel, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz islands – just 12 years after they were granted endangered species protections due to a catastrophic 90% population loss.
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Source: Guardian Environment