Arctic fox restoration in Norway
August 8, 2019 12:32 AM Subscribe
The arctic fox population worldwide is doing fine, but in the mountains of Scandinavia it's under threat. However, conservation and restoration measures have been taken and seem to be effective. This PDF from the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research gives a good overview. As individuals, arctic foxes are robust creatures, shown by this GPS-equipped individual that walked from Norway to Canada in 76 days.
Photographer Bente Haarstad has some pictures from a breeding program and a release expedition.
Norwegian state broadcaster NRK has an article with good news that is worth a look for the first picture alone (wonky autotranslate here).
Photographer Bente Haarstad has some pictures from a breeding program and a release expedition.
Norwegian state broadcaster NRK has an article with good news that is worth a look for the first picture alone (wonky autotranslate here).
Insufficient photos of adorable artic foxes included with these articles!
posted by eviemath at 4:34 AM on August 8, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by eviemath at 4:34 AM on August 8, 2019 [2 favorites]
Can I recommend a GIS for "arctic fox pups" or "fjellrevvalper"? Might be hard on your blood sugar levels, though...
posted by Harald74 at 5:00 AM on August 8, 2019
posted by Harald74 at 5:00 AM on August 8, 2019
Previously on our long range fox friend - but yay more photos!
posted by inflatablekiwi at 6:12 AM on August 8, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by inflatablekiwi at 6:12 AM on August 8, 2019 [1 favorite]
That's a long way to go for poutine!
posted by codewheeney at 7:48 AM on August 8, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by codewheeney at 7:48 AM on August 8, 2019 [1 favorite]
Can I recommend a GIS for "arctic fox pups" or "fjellrevvalper"?
It took me way too long to realize GIS stood for Google Image Search (which you are right is awesome). I was wondering why we need a geographic information system for attic foxes. But then I realized that would also be awesome to be able to see our GPS equipped fox friends.
posted by inflatablekiwi at 8:39 AM on August 8, 2019 [3 favorites]
It took me way too long to realize GIS stood for Google Image Search (which you are right is awesome). I was wondering why we need a geographic information system for attic foxes. But then I realized that would also be awesome to be able to see our GPS equipped fox friends.
posted by inflatablekiwi at 8:39 AM on August 8, 2019 [3 favorites]
While I in turn wondered about attic foxes and pictured them in little togas and laurel wreaths, debating the nature of a perfect ruler.
posted by Quindar Beep at 9:18 AM on August 8, 2019 [3 favorites]
posted by Quindar Beep at 9:18 AM on August 8, 2019 [3 favorites]
i want to traverse the arctic tundra with a fox in a box on my back
posted by poffin boffin at 10:46 AM on August 8, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by poffin boffin at 10:46 AM on August 8, 2019 [2 favorites]
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I think I might have a clue to the problem...
posted by Segundus at 3:50 AM on August 8, 2019 [1 favorite]