Den Use Patterns of Endangered San Joaquin Kit Foxes in Urban Environments May Facilitate Disease Transmission

Den Use Patterns of Endangered San Joaquin Kit Foxes in Urban Environments May Facilitate Disease Transmission

A robust population of endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (<i>Vulpes macrotis mutica</i>; SJKFs) occurs in the city of Bakersfield, CA. In 2013, sarcoptic mange was detected and significantly reduced SJKF abundance. Dens may be a mode of mange mite transmission. Kit foxes use dens daily an...

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Main Authors: Brian L. Cypher, Alyse Gabaldon, Erica C. Kelly, Tory L. Westall, Nicole A. Deatherage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
den use
disease transmission
endangered species
San Joaquin kit fox
sarcoptic mange
urban environment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/2/239
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