About
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) can be found throughout Florida, but is most prevalent in the northern part of the state. They are native to the state, and have had an increasingly stable population. Gray foxes can be 12 to 16 inches tall, and can weigh anywhere from 7 to 14 pounds, which is much smaller than a red fox. This fox lives in heavily wooded areas, and is the only candid that commonly climbs trees!
Importance
Gray foxes are predators that help to keep prey populations in check, such as rabbits, mice, rats, birds, reptiles and amphibians. (They also eat bugs and berries!)
Threats
Although habitat destruction and fragmentation has been devastating for many species, the gray fox has managed to find ways to adapt to suburban settings and their remaining habitats– but the issue of habitat loss still stands to create many issues.
How Can I Help?
To learn more about our wildlife and how you can get involved, here are a few Florida-based organizations that focus on protecting wild Florida:
Florida Wildlife Federation is a statewide non-profit conservation organization that seeks to safeguard Florida’s wildlife, wild spaces and water. They are committed to “taking action today to prevent irreversible loss tomorrow.” This organization helps to provide ways for Floridians to get involved and have a say in what happens to our state, whether that’s volunteering with them, participating in events, and staying engaged in policies.
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation is an organization based in St. Petersburg that is dedicated to permanently protecting, connecting and restoring the wildlife corridor here in Florida. They head many programs that contribute to their mission, such as their many expeditions, which include documentaries.
Conservation Florida is a statewide organization that is dedicated to saving land, protecting Florida and conserving the wildlife corridor. They accept volunteers and donations to protect places we cannot afford to lose!
Sources floridawildlifefederation.org, nps.gov, wildsouthflorida.com
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