State biologists have reported another verified siting of the reclusive inhabitant of higher Sierra locations. Digital cameras rigged to be tripped by skittish foragers got results when a Sierra red Fox got within range and inspected the bait bag hung out to lure the nervous little fellows to the trip. With the photo on the front page of the Chron, it appears more sitings could be in the offing as scientists make efforts to identify more species members. Many scientists felt the Red Fox was on the way to extinction, but these recent sitings suggest otherwise.
So, I would ask the members of the tahoma family to be on the lookout for this fourlegged nocturnal inhabitant of our high Sierra neighborhood. You might see one when you least expect it. Remember: long, bushy tail, long, pointy snout, black nose, not aggressive, eats small animals and rodents. If you see one, whip out the cell and grab the photo. Send to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Biology Dept., or drop off at the mayor's office in Tahoma.
The article is under the byline of Kelly Zito, and is on sfgate.com
Lake Tahoe, California's Alpine playground, is anchored on the west shore by Homewood/Tahoma, straddling two counties:Placer and El Dorado. The mayor of Tahoma posts information related to the area and items of interest to residents and visitors alike. Its goal is to be informative, humorous, and timely. Hope you enjoy the site.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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