(CNN) The Sierra Nevada red fox, a rare California species whose population is dramatically dwindling, has been listed as endangered. The foxes now live in just California's Sierra Nevada and the southern Cascade Range of Oregon and California. The Sierra Nevada red fox population in the southern Cascade Range will not be listed as endangered, according to the press release. The Sierra Nevada red fox is rarely spotted by humans. The Sierra Nevada red fox faces multiple threats, including wildfires, droughts and competition with coyotes, according to the release.

Source: CNN August 08, 2021 07:52 UTC