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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptation
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long legs for running
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gptkbp:aroma
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territorial behavior
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gptkbp:behavior
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nocturnal
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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January to March
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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sensitive to temperature changes
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local groups help in conservation efforts
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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gptkb:California_Department_of_Fish_and_Wildlife
habitat restoration
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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endangered
listed as endangered in 1967
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important to local ecosystems
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivore
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator in the food chain
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gptkbp:endemic_to
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gptkb:San_Joaquin_Valley
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gptkbp:eye_color
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large and pointed
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by Merriam in 1897
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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related to ancient fox species
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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low due to small population size
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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about 50 to 60 days
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gptkbp:habitat
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grasslands
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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open spaces with cover
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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limited to specific areas in California
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gptkbp:hair_color
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light gray to reddish-brown
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gptkbp:has_pet
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eyes open at 10 days
varies based on environmental conditions
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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San Joaquin kit fox
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:urban_development
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gptkbp:is_protected_by
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gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act
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gptkbp:legislation
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protects their habitat
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gptkbp:length
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18 to 24 inches
46 to 61 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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3 to 5 years
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gptkbp:litter_size
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2 to 5 pups
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gptkbp:mating_system
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monogamous pairs during breeding season
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:California
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gptkbp:nutritional_value
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small mammals, insects, fruits
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gptkbp:population
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less than 7,000 individuals
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gptkbp:population_trend
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declining
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gptkbp:predators
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coyotes
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gptkbp:public_awareness
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education programs in California
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gptkbp:range
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1 to 5 square miles
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:kit_fox
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gptkbp:reproduction
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breeds once a year
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gptkbp:research
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ongoing to monitor populations
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Vulpes_macrotis_mutica
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gptkbp:seasonal_activities
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may migrate short distances for food.
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or in small family groups
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gptkbp:successor
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being considered in conservation efforts
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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with other species in the ecosystem
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gptkbp:tail_length
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10 to 15 inches
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gptkbp:tail_weight
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up to 1.5 kg
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:track
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GPS collars used in studies
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gptkbp:vocalization
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barks and yips
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gptkbp:weight
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4 to 6 pounds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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major threat to survival
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:San_Joaquin_Valley
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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