Lawsuit Seeks Habitat Protection for Endangered Sierra Nevada Red Fox

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Sierra Nevada red fox population plummets to fewer than 50 individuals, sparking legal battle over habitat protection.

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Center for Biological Diversity launches federal lawsuit challenging Fish and Wildlife Service's denial of critical habitat safeguards.

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Climate change threatens snowy mountain sanctuaries where these rare foxes roam with specialized cold-weather adaptations.

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Distinctive red, black, and cross-phase variants share characteristic white-tipped tails and black-marked ears.

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First documented sighting south of Yosemite National Park in nearly 100 years signals hope amid declining populations.

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Trump-era regulatory changes expanded exceptions to habitat protection, while Biden administration maintains certain controversial provisions.

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Small populations persist across California and Oregon's Cascade peaks at Lassen Peak, Crater Lake, Three Sisters, and Mt. Hood.

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Studies show species with designated critical habitats are twice as likely to improve long-term compared to those without protection.

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Fish and Wildlife Service maintains silence on ongoing litigation while facing mounting pressure over habitat designation decision

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