3rd Grade Science Research Report on Island Fox. June 2013 Mr. Castrellon's 3rd Grade, Vista del Valle D.L.A., LAUSD

1. ISLAND FOX
By Kaitlyn H.
Mr. Castrellón
3rd Grade Room 207
Science Report
May 2013

2. Habitat
 The Island Fox lives on the eight Channel
Islands of the coast of California.They are not
found anywhere else in the whole world.They
are also endangered.

3. Diet
 The Island Fox eats fruits, insects, birds, eggs,
crabs, deer mice, summer holly, cholla cactus,
rose, sumac, nightshade, ground nesting
birds, grasshoppers, lizards, and crickets.

4. Anatomy
 The Island Fox has large ears, brown and red
fur, a long bushy tail, a pointed snout, and
sharp curved claws.

5. General Information and Interesting
facts
The Island Fox mates in late February and early March.
They have 1-5 pups.When the pups are born the pups
are blind and helpless.The golden eagles is four times
the size of the Island Fox and can easily prey on the
fox.The golden eagle and bald eagle have been
changing the population of the Island Fox.The Island
Fox is related to dogs and jackals. A grown male is
about 41 inches.

6. Student Art

7. Art&Poetry
 Island Fox
 The Island Fox
so
 Pretty like a
flower
 In the sunshine.

 So red and
brown
 The perfect
match
 So sneaky and
quiet
 When getting
food then…
 Snatch! She
gets you!

 So pretty you
are
 The Island Fox
 You are so
rare your
 Almost gone,
 Oh no!

 So let’s try
and
 Make a plan
 So you can
survive
 You are so
pretty
Like a flower
in the sunshine.

 You leap into
holes
 To get your
food let’s
 Save …you!
 Island Fox
 Kaitlyn
Margarita
Hernandez

8. Island Foxs in literature

9. Bibliography
Book Lists
Internet Articles
 Island Fox. Govlchis
 Island Fox.Wikipedia
 Island Fox. Defenders