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Arctic Foxes Compete with Red Foxes

Season 1 Episode 4 | 3m 19s

As the climate warms, the boreal forest is advancing further north. With the tree line comes the red fox a competitor of the high Arctic specialist, the Arctic fox. The trees advances aren't just a problem for the Arctic foxes but for the planet as a whole, the darker tree cover absorbs more heat and decrease the albedo effect which further warms the planet, causing the cycle to start again.

Arctic Foxes Compete with Red Foxes
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