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Catalina Island Conservancy
Coverage of Catalina Island Conservancy in the Nexus archive.
- Catalina Island fox population rebounds, but vehicle strikes remain top threat
The Catalina Island fox population has increased to 2,162 in 2025, but vehicle strikes remain a leading threat according to the Catalina Island Conservancy's report.
- Catalina Island foxes nearly vanished. Now they’re a conservation success story
The Catalina Island foxes were once nearly extinct, but thanks to conservation efforts, they are now considered a success story. The recovery is one of the fastest of any mammal protected under the Endangered Species Act. Conservationists are celebrating their rebound on Endangered Species Day.