Don Neubacher, the park’s superintendent, said he’s “thrilled” by the news. He called the species “one of the most rare and elusive animals in the Sierra Nevada.” It’s the first time the fox has been spotted in the park in nearly 100 years.
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The Yosemite Carnivore Crew will now scour other cameras for signs of any additional foxes. They’re outfitting the cameras with “hair snare stations” to collect samples for genetic testing.
