Mystery Arctic fox rescued in Portland, likely escaped from captivity or abandoned
A mysterious Arctic fox that captured attention earlier this week has been safely rescued and is being cared for by the Bird Alliance of Oregon, the organization announced Tuesday. The fox, a species not native to Oregon,
Arctic fox found stranded in Portland, now receiving medical care
A stray arctic fox was taken to the Bird Alliance of Oregon’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital on Oct. 12 after it was found wandering the streets of Portland.
Arctic fox found in Portland taken to wildlife rehabilitation hospital
Staff at the Wildlife Care Center believe the Arctic fox either accidentally escaped from captivity or was intentionally dumped by people who illegally held her.
Bird Alliance of Oregon Confirms Arctic Fox Found in Portland’s Willamette Park
The Bird Alliance of Oregon confirmed that a mammal with white fur recorded near the Sellwood Bridge’s west end on Wednesday, Oct. 9, is a female Arctic fox. The 6.5-pound fox, which was found in Willamette Park, is being treated for dehydration and malnourishment at BAO’s Wildlife Care Center, but is otherwise in good health.
Arctic fox found in SE Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An Arctic fox was found in Willamette Park on Saturday and taken to the Wildlife Care Center. Arctic foxes aren’t native to Oregon and are considered an exotic species. According to the Wildlife Care Center, the fox was likely raised in captivity. She isn’t afraid of people and approached humans when she was rescued.
Mysterious White Fox Sighting in Portland Puzzles Wildlife Experts
Beth Quillian, the West Region public information officer for the ODFW, spoke to Newsweek about the strange sighting. "The animal spotted in Portland last week does look like some kind of fox. White morphs are more common in red foxes than gray foxes, but the ears and snout are atypical for a red fox," Quillian said.
Mystery white fox seen on Portland waterfront was likely someone’s illegal pet
The all-white mystery fox spotted last week near the Sellwood Bridge in Southwest Portland is now safe at a local wildlife center, awaiting her next move. The Bird Alliance of Oregon said a rescuer brought the small fox into the organization’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital on Saturday after the fox approached the person at Willamette Park,
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SAVING THE ARCTIC FOX
A slumbering Arctic fox in winter will wrap its long, bushy tail around its body for added warmth. Its feet are covered in dense fur to insulate against the cold and provide traction on the ice.