Darwin’s fox
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Darwin's fox (Lycalopex fulvipes) is an endangered species of South American carnivore belonging to the dog family Canidae. These canids, though not true foxes, resemble them and are found in open terrain rather than dense forests. They are typically nocturnal and feed on small animals, birds, fruit, plant material, and insects. Both parents care for their litters, which can range from one to eight young. While they can prey on domestic livestock, they are also beneficial in controlling rodent populations. Darwin's fox is exclusively found in Chile.1
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