Almost 25 years ago, Channel Island foxes were headed for extinction until conservationists led a massive recovery effort. Now, USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies (uscwrigleyinst) researchers are studying the genomes of these very cute creatures to see how their genetic diversity is faring — an important factor contributing to a more resilient species. . Read more about their research at the 🔗 in our bio. . 📸: Karl E. Huggins . . #fantasticfoxes #islandfoxes #catalinaisland #channelislands #conservation