Friends of the Island Fox

International Fox Day - "The Unflinching Island Fox"

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/09/17

Reflections by Kris Chatari, FIF Board SecretarySeptember 17 is International Fox Day. What better day to pay homage to all foxes, then by sharing my experiences with the absolutely unflinching Channel Island fox.I have had the honor and privilege to work side-by-side with my daughter, Dr. Jessica Sanchez, on Santa Cruz Island for a week during each of the past several years as she administers health checks and vaccinations to the foxes. Dr. Sanchez is a wildlife veterinarian who began her career in

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Fox Fhoto Friday - Island Fox Science ...fiction?

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/08/28

Friends of the Island Foxis at LAcon-V, the World Science Fiction Conventionbecause...the island fox is this convention's mascot!Isn't this artwork by Doran, FANTASTIC!Island foxes have made it back from the edge of extinction with the help of good science. Maybe fiction will take them to worlds we can only dream of.Friends of the Island Fox will be giving a program at the convention:Meet the Island Fox: Conservation, Comeback, and CareSaturday at 1:30 – 2:30 pm PT in Room 252AB, ACCNand live online

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Fox Foto Friday - Stop to Sniff the Flowers

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/08/21

Across the Channel Islands island foxes are being counted, vaccinated, receiving health checks, and being fitted with refurbished or new radio collars.Donors like you helped to provide these important conservation efforts for island foxes.Your concern and support has brought island foxes back from the being critically endangered to thriving and enduring.Now, even island foxes can stop to sniff the flowers.

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Date with a Fox: Dr. Eve Rowland and...

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/07/31

What is that dark figure in the photo and how does it relate to island foxes?Join Friends of the Island FoxTuesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm (PT) for"Date with a Fox" on Zoom forMuseums & Environmental Toxicology:Micro/nanoplastic bioaccumulation in San Nicolas Island foxeswithDr. Eve RowlandWe've all seen bits of plastic at the beach or along a waterway, but it also comes off our clothes and containers. There is growing evidence that microplastic is impacting human health, but what about

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Radio Collars Going on Island Foxes

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/07/27

Radio collars are being fitted on island foxes across the islands during annual health checks.Island fox gets a radio collar funded by FIF donors July 2026Friends of the Island Fox's goal for 2026 was:15 refurbished VHF collars for San Miguel Island12 refurbished GPS collars for Santa Rosa Island15 new Digipeater collars and 3 antennae stations for Santa Cruz IslandYou helped meet that goal and MORE !VHF collar to be refurbished (left) and smaller digipeater collar (right)17 refurbished VHF collars

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Thank you to Blackwood Winery

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/07/27

During the month of June, Patrick and Emma of Blackwood Winery came forward to support island fox conservation.The sales of their Blackwood Wineryisland fox label Chardonnay,in partnership with Bolt-to Winery,raised over $450 for island foxes.Island fox Chardonnay was spotted on Santa Cruz Island and at the Hollywood Bowl.Thank you to Blackwood Winery and everyone that supported this effort.To find out more visit blackwoodwines.com or follow them on Instagram @blackwoodwines

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Every Island Fox Has a Story - Results from 2026...

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/07/25

At the Island Fox Necropsy Workshop in May, veterinary pathologist Leslie Woods, retired from UC Davis, led a group of island fox biologists, researchers, and others through the steps of an island fox necropsy (or autopsy) to understand the cause of the animals’ death. More about the Necropsy WorkshopSix island foxes from four islands were necropsied. Each tells a different and important story.Parasitologist, Dr. Childress holds sample of parasites collected from island fox.An island fox hit by a

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Learning from an Island Fox's Death - Island Fox...

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/07/23

Attendees viewing samples of parasites found in island foxes.When an island fox dies, understanding the cause of death is important. Was the cause a disease that could threaten an entire island? Was the cause a human impact that could be avoided? Did a healthy appearing island fox meet with a sudden death that captured the actual state of its health like a photograph fixed in time? Was the cause of death unusual and greater understanding is needed?In May, Friends of the Island Fox and the Santa

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Vaccine for 650 Island Foxes!

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/06/08

You did it!NPS wildlife camera photoYour donations have purchased vaccine to protect 650 island foxes from canine distemper and rabies across 4 Channel Islands in 2026.Vaccinating island foxes is an annual need. The canine distemper virus vaccine only protects them for approximately 10 months.Vaccineto protect a single island foxcosts $25.This year $15,656 was raised by a community of caring island fox Friends. The vaccine will be used in island fox health checks over the next few months. Thank you

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Blackwood Wines Helping Island Foxes

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/05/29

Protecting Channel Island foxes is a community effort.In the wake of the historic Santa Rosa Island wildfire, a local winery has stepped in to help island foxes.Blackwood Wines is a small winery run by husband and wife duo, Patrick and Emma. Only making a couple of barrels per year, they say "our goal is to create and share our favorite styles of wines with our favorite people: friends and family."Blackwood Wines and Bolt To Wines Island Fox ChardonnayTheir Island Fox Chardonnay is a collaboration

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Good News - Near Containment of Santa Rosa Island Fire

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/05/27

As of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – The wildfire on Santa Rosa Island is 97% contained !A historic 18,837 acres were burned, making this the largest wildfire recorded across the California Channel Islands.Santa Rosa Island May 25, 2026A huge thank you to the firefighters that fought and contained this fire. In places were firebreaks were carved out by small earth-moving equipment, efforts have been made to mitigate environmental disturbance–like the wattle rolls placed on the hillside in the above photo

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Santa Rosa Fire Update - Sat., May 23, 2026

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/05/23

As the updated incident map from U.S. Wildland Fire Service shows, the edge of the active fire has been contained to the areas of bold red line. (Click on image to go to link.) The fire is considered to be72% containment.Firefighting aircraft have been released, though they remain available if needed. The active fire edge and hot spots will be the focus over the weekend.Drone footage of the rare Santa Rosa Island Torrey pine grove has been made public

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Update on Santa Rosa Fire and Island Foxes

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/05/21

As of Thursday, May 21, 2026:The fire on Santa Rosa Island has now burned 17,554 acres, but is reported to be 44% contained. Specific news on wildlife and rare plants remains limited. This is what we know:Official report from government agencies 5/21/26 on the fire (https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cacnp-santa-rosa-island-fire)Highlights: Increased humidity has assisted firefighting. Today firefighters along the western fire edge are concentrating on the Cloud Forest area and

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Fire Burning on Santa Rosa Island Impacts Island Foxes

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/05/19

image source: CalFire Santa Rosa Island 2026-05-19 at 3.41.57As of 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 19, the wildfire on Santa Rosa Island continues to burn. CalFire estimates 16,938 acres have burned so far. The fire is being fought by federal fire fighters and, today,winds have decreased allowing aircraft to assist with firefighting. (CalFire is not fighting this fire, but their website is posting updates)While the ignition of the wildfire is officially under investigation, the blaze was most likely

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"Date with a Fox" - Holly Gamblin and Arctic Fox...

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/04/29

Join Friends of the Island Fox for"Date with a Fox" on ZoomTuesday, May 12, 2026with PhD candidate Holly GamblinIn this "Date with a Fox," Holly Gamblin will share her research titled "Changing biomes: Implications of a rapidly shifting landscape on Arctic fox dynamics."Holly Gamblin is a PhD Candidate at the University of Manitoba in the Biological Sciences Department, and her thesis examines the impacts of climate change on Arctic foxes. Holly's previous position as the Island Fox Project Manager

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Rescuing Island Fox Data for the Future

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/04/10

When island foxes were dying on Santa Catalina Island in 1998, their bodies were sent to Dr. Linda Munsen at the University of California at Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine for evaluation. Dr. Munsen was the first to uncover canine distemper virus as the cause of island fox deaths across the island.When island fox bodies were found on the northern islands with distinctive puncture wounds. This physical evidence of golden eagle predation was kept for future reference at UC Davis. The individual

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FIF 2026 Research Grant Application

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/03/25

From genetics and territorial home range to dietary patterns and microplastics in the body, we are learning more every year about island fox biology, health, and the role they play in the island ecosystem.Friends of the Island Fox is accepting applications for our2026 Island Fox Research GrantApplications will be accepted for amounts up to $7,000Deadline: Download Grant ApplicationHow will you add to island fox science?See past research grant recipient projects.

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Fox Foto Friday - Sylvie Update

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/03/20

"Sylvie" at the Living Desert 3/8/26This photo of "Sylvie" the San Nicolas Island fox was taken this month at the Living Desert Zoo. When we remember back to her foot injury as a young fox in 2023, it's amazing to see her run, jump, and climb!This x-ray shows the compound fracture that could have cost her life.But school children, seniors, and people like you all rallied together to fund orthopedic surgery so she could live a protected, but long life. Find out more about Sylvie's Journey, her

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Fox Foto Friday - Island Fox Status

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/02/20

photo courtesy of Megan SarrailIsland foxes are a model of conservation success!In August of 2016, island foxes were removed from federal Endangered Species status on four islands. Over the past ten years, their survival has been monitored using radio tracking collarsand annual health checks.California's February-2026 issued "State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California" lists island foxes as a California State "Threatened" species on all islands.Why are island foxes

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"Date with a Fox" on Island Fox Health Checks

Friends of the Island Fox ·

2026/02/07

Join Friends of the Island Fox for:"Date with a Fox"Tuesday, Feb. 10, 20266:30 pm PTwith Jessica Sanchez, DVMIsland Fox Health Checks: From Exam to ResearchHow are wild island foxes handled during annual health checks?What data determines a healthy island fox?What measures are taken to safeguard island fox health into the future?How do island foxes contribute to ongoing research investigating their health, diet, and relationship to island ecology?In this online Zoom program, FIF Board member and

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