by White Fox | Jul 25, 2024 | Arctic Birds - Snowy Owls
The finest time to spot snowy owls is during the winter months, from late November through March. These owls migrate south from their Arctic breeding territories, primarily driven by lemming population dynamics. Prime viewing locations include open fields,...
by White Fox | Jul 25, 2024 | Arctic Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Preserving beluga whale populations in the Arctic is essential for maintaining ecological balance as these apex predators regulate marine ecosystems and nutrient distribution. Current threats include climate change disrupting their migration patterns, increased...
by White Fox | Jul 25, 2024 | Arctic Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Beluga whales, often called the 'canaries of the sea,' are distinguished by their vocalizations and white coloration. They face significant threats, including climate change, pollution, noise disturbances, hunting, and ship strikes....
by White Fox | Jul 25, 2024 | Arctic Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Preserving beluga whales demands an all-encompassing strategy addressing pollution, noise disruption, ship strikes, climate change, and sustainable hunting. These whales are essential as top predators, indicators of environmental changes, and...
by White Fox | Jul 25, 2024 | Arctic Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Conservation efforts are vital for beluga whales due to their drastic population decline and numerous ongoing threats. Their numbers, like those in Cook Inlet, have dwindled from approximately 1,300 in the 1970s to around 279 now. They face challenges from...