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Small and inconspicuous trees here, none taller than two meters, could be a relict population from wetter, warmer times (hard to imagine it though, it's already hot and wet as hell)? No idea why they are not larger, but they were a small understory component of this forest.

Class: Mammalia (visible fur/hair)
Subclass: Theria (Prototheria not in North America)
Order: Carnivora
This animal had large (relative to body size) paws that likely held claws. Its quick movements and large ears would help it to hunt other animals. If this animal also has a carnassial pair of teeth, then these characteristics would verify that it is a part of this family.

Condition: It was a clear night and it was fairly cool out.

Location: This fox was found in a residential area but, since the houses in this neighborhood are on large lots, there is not much light in the neighborhoods so this animal would have an easy time moving without being seen. This fox ran across the road and stopped at the side of the road near a yard when it saw my headlights.

Activities: This fox was solitary even though I have seen several foxes throughout the neighborhood. Since it was dark, the fox was likely hunting. After the fox paused on the side of the road, it ran into some bushes that were in the nearby yard.