The rare Fuegian fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) from the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago: history of discovery, geographic distribution, and socio-ecological aspects
Abstract Background The Fuegian fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) is a rare inhabitant of the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago on account of: (a) It is the southernmost Canid in the world. (b) It is the second largest, heaviest, and tallest native Canid in South America. (c) It is currently scarce in northern Ti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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Series: | Revista Chilena de Historia Natural |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40693-024-00124-w |