Adorable Arctic Foxes

All Creatures Podcast

Nature, Science, Natural Sciences

4.7 • 563 Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2023

⏱️ 71 minutes

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In this podcast from 2020, hosts Chris and Angie discuss the behavior, physiology, and natural history of the Arctic Fox. Chris is broadcasting from New Zealand, continuing their mission of engaging audiences with animal conservation and highlighting local heroes. Angie provides a detailed account of the Arctic Fox's adaptations for surviving extreme temperatures, from their thick fur, ability to hoard food, and their monogamous mating system. The hosts also touch upon how the species mirrors the impacts of ongoing climate change. Particular attention is given to the foxes' acute senses, their comically long gestation period, the prolific number of offspring a female can produce, and their inclination toward more daring behavior leading to greater survival rates. The discussion rounds off by emphasizing the importance of not supporting real fur farms and making eco-friendly choices. Podcast Timeline 01:00 Introduction and Hosts' Catch-up 01:13 Arrival in New Zealand and Quarantine Experience 02:51 Introducing the Arctic Fox 03:29 Adaptations of the Arctic Fox 04:09 Recalling Previous Fox Episodes 05:33 Arctic Fox's Role in the Ecosystem 10:10 The Impact of Climate Change on Arctic Foxes 18:44 The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature 27:16 Evolution and Species of Arctic Foxes 33:19 Arctic Fox's Lifespan and Survival Rate 34:23 Arctic Foxes: Keen Senses and Adaptations 36:03 Adapting to Harsh Environments: The Arctic Fox's Fur 46:58 The Arctic Fox's Hunting Techniques and Diet 52:30 The Arctic Fox's Reproduction and Family Dynamics 01:02:59 Conservation Efforts for the Arctic Fox 01:07:07 The Arctic Fox's Epic Journey: A Case Study ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:44.3	Over 7 million different animals inhabit our planet.
0:57.0	We talk about extremes and the ability to adapt to such a harsh environment.
1:03.0	Arctic fox is just hardy and it's surviving.
1:08.0	What can they teach us? It's like they're those capillaries and their feet, vasodiali, so there's less blood flow,
1:17.6	but enough to keep the tissues above the freezing point so their feet won't freeze.
1:22.6	This is an amazing adaptation.
1:25.6	Many species are in crisis and need your help.
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1:39.9	Welcome to the All Creatures Podcast.
1:41.5	This is Chris.
1:42.3	And I'm Angie.
1:43.6	And I'm talking to you from like the
1:45.5	other end of the planet, Angie. How are you doing? I am doing wonderful and you sound fantastic.
1:52.3	Yes, yes. So I am down in New Zealand. I made it back like I promised. Chris, that is awesome. I'm so
1:59.6	excited for you. I'm excited for our fans, New Zealand and a lot of
2:03.4	them in Australia. So you'll have to hit the ground running and inspire more local conservation heroes there.
2:09.9	Yeah, it's it's been, you know, just briefly, because I mentioned this a few pods ago that I was trying to get in.
2:16.1	I did get in. I've been trying for
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