Where Have All The Arctic Foxes Gone?

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Title
Where Have All The Arctic Foxes Gone?
Source
Zool 567, Fall 2021
Creator
Layton, Virginia
Description
Infographic on the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) aggression towards and intrusion on arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) territory. Recent red fox expansion north, due to global warming, has allowed this larger, more dominant breed to outcompete arctic foxes for resources and breeding dens.
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Date
Nov. 30, 2021
Category
Avoiding Predators
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