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Akkach Β· 1 year ago
Arctic fox in summer coat on the move at Nanuk. Charles Glatzer photo.
As omnivores, foxes in the Artic eat voles, mice, lemmings, rabbits and other small animals throughout the fall and winter. In the spring, they supplement their diet with nesting birds, and are often seen sneaking around the tundra attempting to steal Canada goose eggs. In summer, they add in insects and berries to their menu. Theyβve also been known to catch young lake trout by jumping from the bank into a school of fish in shallow water. In short, theyβre opportunists. Foxes will also eat seal pups, beaver, reptiles, fruits and even garbage. (Hinterland Whoβs Who, n.d.). Red foxes stock up, hiding their food in the dirt or snow and marking it with urine. I, for one, am glad we have a freezer and pantry instead. |
Akkach Β· 1 year ago
Arctic fox pouncing at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Robert Hlavica photo.
Did you know that Arctic foxes are ecosystem engineers? A fascinating research project was published in 2016 demonstrating how effective they are at growing gardens around their dens. They may not set out with the intention of having wildflowers and vegetation marking the spot of their homes, but itβs a beautiful development of Natureβs cycle. The tundra maintains minimal and very low-lying vegetation, so you can visibly spot Arctic fox dens by the lushness of the vegetation surrounding them. The researchers tested the soil throughout the seasons and found that the effects of a fox den increased the nutrients in the soil drastically. In June, extractable phosphorus β a major plant nutrient β was found to be nearly 1200% greater around dens. The natural garden growing is due to the defecation, the remains of foxesβ meals, and urination around the den (Gharajehdaghipour, 2016). The extra fauna helps attract herbivores, like the foxesβ main food source, the lemming. |
Akkach Β· 1 year ago
A foxy conversation on the Polar Bear Photo Safari. George Turner photo.
Cute and frisky, Arctic foxes are nomadic animals that follow polar bears onto the ice in search of food throughout the winter. During the summer they form family groups. The mother and father both care for the young and sometimes a female kit from a previous litter joins in to help care for the new pups. In the wild, Arctic foxes only live for 3-4 years, as there are many predators to evade, including eagles, polar bears, wolverines, red foxes and wolves. If youβve seen the classic photo of an Arctic fox nosediving into the snow, they arenβt playing, theyβre hunting. Their hearing is so good they can hear lemmings moving underneath the snow. They pounce when they get close. |
Akkach Β· 1 year ago
Arctic Fox. Seal River Heritage Lodge. Gordon Fox photo.
More elusive in the summer, Arctic foxes come out in their full marshmallow-y glory in the fall. Their grey-brown coats turn a pristine white and they fluff up to the size of a large housecat, with their tail making up one third of their length. Changing colours throughout the year allows them to camouflage themselves, whether predator or prey. People often wonder how something so small survives the sub-zero temperatures, but Arctic foxes have adapted to their environment surprisingly well. Their small ears, muzzle, and short legs reduce the surface area exposed to the cold. Research has shown it takes temperatures of -70Β°C or -94Β°F to even get Arctic foxes to shiver. Now thatβs cold! And just in case youβre wondering, polar bears donβt shiver easily either. They normally have a harder time not overheating, thanks to two coats of fur and a thick layer of insulating fat. |
Akkach Β· 1 year ago
Arctic fox
The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome.[1][8][9][10] It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is best known for its thick, warm fur that is also used as camouflage. It has a large and very fluffy tail. In the wild, most individuals do not live past their first year but some exceptional ones survive up to 11 years.[11] Its body length ranges from 46 to 68 cm (18 to 27 in), with a generally rounded body shape to minimize the escape of body heat. |
Siman Β· 1 year ago
ACC Limited
If we talk about India's most popular cement companies, then irrefutably, ACC Cement company is one of them. It is one of the oldest cement companies in India. The first name of this company was The Associated Cement Companies Limited, and then later, it was renamed ACC Limited in 2006. The company was established on 1st August 1936 in Mumbai, Maharashtra state. This cement company is one of India's leading cement manufacturers. Holcim, a Swiss cement producer, took over management control of the company in 2004. |
Siman Β· 1 year ago
UltraTech Cement
Today there is hardly any cement company more popular than UltraTech Cement in India. India's largest manufacturer of ready-mix concrete (RMC), grey cement, and white cement are UltraTech Cement Limited. This company was founded in 1983, and the headquarters of this company is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This cement company is part of the Aditya Birla Group, and it is very popular not only in India but also in many countries across the world. Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Arab Emirates, and Bangladesh are some other countries than India, where UltraTech Cement is also very popular. Today in India, it is the number one cement company. It provides the best quality cement to the users, and due to this, the users trust this company very much, and hence it is one of the leading Cement companies in India. |
Siman Β· 1 year ago
Shree Cements
Shree Cements is also one of the very popular Cements companies in India. It was founded in 1979 in Beawar City of Rajasthan, but today its headquarter is in West- Bengal, Kolkata. It is one of the largest cement manufacturer companies in North India. Moreover, this company is also the owner of other brands like Rock strong Cement and Bangur Cement. This company's cement quality is very good and available at a very affordable price; due to this, people have total reliance on this company's cement. In states like Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, this cement company is very popular compared to other cement companies. |
Siman Β· 1 year ago
Prism Cement
Prism Johnson Limited earlier known as Prism Cement Limited is also one of the famous cement companies in India. This cement company was established in the year 1997. The Rajan Raheja Group manages this company. Prism Cement has a cement plant in Satna, one of the country's largest cement plants. The first goal of this company is to provide quality cement to its users. Apart from cement, this company also makes many other products like ready-mixed concrete, sanitary ware, modular kitchens, bath fittings, and tiles. |
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