Carrizo Plain National Monument, California – On March 21, 2025, a trail camera near the Goodwin Education Center captured rare footage of a kit fox family.

The Bureau of Land Management reported that the footage shows a den site with a family of kit foxes. These small foxes are among the tiniest in North America.

The footage offers a special and significant glimpse into the lives of these rare creatures.

The Bureau of Land Management highlighted the importance of lands under their care. These lands are vital to more than 3,000 species nationwide.

Officials explained that they work with local agencies and organizations to protect habitats. Their goal is to support self-sustaining populations, natural abundance, and widespread diversity.

The Carrizo Plain National Monument remains an important refuge for many species, including the iconic kit fox.

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