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Archive Home > 2011 > February > 02 > Endangered urban kit foxes thriving on human diet

Endangered urban kit foxes thriving on human diet

By Mark Grossi / The Bulletin
February 2, 2011

FRESNO, Calif. — Scientists have long known that endangered San Joaquin kit foxes live in Bakersfield, raiding Dumpsters for half-eaten hot dogs, doughnuts and burritos.

Now it turns out that this critter has adapted to city life, eating an essentially human diet — and thriving.

The kit fox —....

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