Interactions between Arctic and Red Foxes in Scandinavia - Predation and Aggression

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Frafjord, Karl, Becker, Dennis, Angerbjörn, Anders
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1989
• Subjects: Animal food; Animal mortality; Arctic foxes; Denning; Predation; Red foxes; Norway; Sweden; Arctic; Renard; Alopex lagopus; Arctic Fox; renard polaire
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64731

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) populations in Scandinavia are small and restricted to alpine regions, while red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are common throughout both Norway and Sweden. The two species are similar in behaviour and diet, and thus competition between them is likely. This study provides seven o...