2. Channel Island Fox By : Cassidy

3. Physical Characteristics  The Channel Island Fox can get up to 2.3-3.1 ft. long.  The Channel Island Fox can weigh up to 4-5 pounds.

4. Lifespan  The Channel Island Fox can live up to 4-6 years.  The Channel Island Fox can live up to 15 years.

5. Eating Habits/Diet  The Cannel Island Fox is an omnivore.  The Cannel Island Fox eats summer holly, deer, crickets, Colla cactus, mice, birds, night shade, and grasshoppers.

6. Population  There were 6,000 Channel Island Foxes six years ago..  The calculations have fallen from 1,500 to 100.

7. Habitat/Range  The Cannel Island Fox can live in Santa Cruz Island, San Miguel Island, Santa Rose Island, and the Santa Catalina Island.

8. Adaptations  The Cannel Island Fox has sharp teeth that help the fox to eat prey.  The Channel Island Fox has sharp claws that help the fox catch prey and helps them rip and tear prey.  The Channel Island Fox also has camouflage to help the fox hide from predators.

9. Endangered because  The Channel Island Fox had its home tore down.  The Channel Island Fox was exposed to other new animals like a golden eagle.

10. Reference  To learn more about the channel island fox or any other animal of the wild, go to www.defenders.org www.defenders.org