Aggressive Behaviour Exhibited by a San Joaquin Kit Fox, Vulpes macrotis mutica

Authors

  • Howard O. Clark California State University, Stanislaus. Endangered Species Recovery Program. 1900 North Gateway Boulevard, Suite 101, Fresno, California, 93727-1622

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v119i1.95

Keywords:

San Joaquin Kit Fox, Vulpes macrotis mutica, aggressive behaviour, natal den, California

Abstract

While placing a hairtube-trapping device near a Kit Fox natal den, I observed a juvenile Kit Fox exhibit aggressive behaviour towards my presence. Although Kit Foxes usually are not aggressive, my observation demonstrated that some Kit Foxes defend their natal dens when alarmed.

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