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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2011 19:59:06 GMT -9
Artic foxesacctually follow polar bears closely to pick up anything from its carcase yet keeping a safe distance away. The snowy owl is acctually its main competitor.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2011 22:21:39 GMT -9
Accounts of interaction between polar bear and artic foxSymbiosis with arctic fox. Polar bears do not share food with arctic fox in exchange for the fox's warning system. Zoologists discredit the notion. Arctic fox do travel behind polar bears and scavenge on scraps. In fact, foxes often annoy bears by nipping at their heels in an attempt to drive a bear off its prey. Polar bears sometimes lunge at or slap a fox. During the spring season when both polar bears and arctic fox hunt ringed seal pups, they can be considered competitors. www.polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears/bear-essentials-polar-style/myths-and-misconceptionsPretty similar to the way jackals anoy lions.............. Jackals of the north From The Blue PlanetScavenging arctic foxes rely on polar bears to do their hunting in winter. Scientific name: Alopex lagopus Rank: Species Jackals of the north Polar fox, Snow fox, White fox www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Arctic_Fox#p006l8hcPolar Bear Chasing Arctic Fox soulcatchingimages.com/sub/photo_detail.asp?PRD_ID=74&TYP_ID=16
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