South American fox South American fox The South American foxes ("Lycalopex"), commonly called "raposa" in Portuguese, or "zorro" in Spanish, are a genus of the family Canidae from South America. Despite their name, they are not true foxes, but are a unique canid genus related to wolves and jackals, which some somewhat resemble foxes due to convergent evolution. The South American gray fox, "Lycalopex griseus", is the most common species, and is known for its large ears and a highly marketable, russet-fringed pelt. The oldest known fossils belonging to the genus were discovered in Chile, and date from 2.0 to 2.5 million years
Nate's Word of the Day Nate's Word of the Day Nate's Word of the Day started in March 2007. Artist Nathan Maydole created a 366 word script which he video recorded himself saying one word a day, everyday for an entire year to complete the narrative. The first Chapter of "Nate's Word of the Day" titled "Change" received global attention on May 17, 2008 when it was the #1 featured video on YouTube. It gained over 250,000 views within the first week. Since then the "Word of the Day" story has been told through several notable news sources including the Minneapolis Fox 9 Morning Show