14 Rarest Foxes in the World
Island Fox (Urocyon littoralis): Endemic to the Channel Islands of California, USA.It is one of the smallest fox species in the world and was once on the brink of extinction.
Darwin's Fox (Lycalopex fulvipes): Found only on the island of Chiloé in Chile. It is considered critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis): Native to the Indian subcontinent, its population has declined due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
Blanford's Fox (Vulpes cana): Found in parts of the Middle East, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It inhabits arid and desert regions and is classified as near threatened.
Corsac Fox (Vulpes corsac): Native to Central Asia, including Mongolia and parts of China. It faces threats from habitat loss and hunting for its fur.
Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis): Found in southwestern North America, primarily in the United States and Mexico. It faces threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and disease.
Tibetan Sand Fox (Vulpes ferrilata): Inhabits the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding regions in China, Nepal, and India.It is known for its distinctive appearance and is classified as vulnerable.
Rüppell's Fox (Vulpes rueppellii): Found in North Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is adapted to desert environments and faces threats from habitat loss and hunting.
Island Grey Fox (Urocyon littoralis dickeyi): A subspecies of the Island Fox found only on Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. It is endangered due to habitat loss and predation.
Sechuran Fox (Lycalopex sechurae): Endemic to the coastal deserts of northern Peru. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation.
Tibetan Fox (Vulpes ferrilata): Found in the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding regions. It is known for its long, thick fur and faces threats from habitat degradation.
Pampas Fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus): Native to the grasslands of South America, including Argentina,Uruguay and Brazil.It is considered a species of least concern but faces localized threats.
Falkland Islands Fox (Dusicyon australis): Also known as the Warrah, this fox was native to the Falkland Islands but became extinct in the late 19th century due to hunting and habitat alteration.
Hoary Fox (Lycalopex vetulus): Found in the savannas of Brazil. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and fragmentation.