June 12, 2025

Portland's Arctic Fox

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In this provided photo from Oct. 13, 2024, an arctic fox is sheltered at the Bird Alliance of Oregon after being spotted in Portland last week. After she arrived at the facility on Saturday, an exam confirmed her species and determined the young female was hungry and dehydrated. The Bird Alliance is working with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine her next home.
*Courtesy of Bird Alliance of Oregon*

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An exam, including blood work, X-rays and measurements, confirmed the species, and that the fox was a young female.
*Courtesy of Bird Alliance of Oregon*

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In this provided photo from Oct. 14, 2024, an arctic fox is examined under anesthesia at the Bird Alliance of Oregon. The young female was hungry and dehydrated. The Bird Alliance is working with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine her next home.
*Courtesy of Bird Alliance of Oregon*

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In this provided photo from Oct. 14, 2024, an arctic fox is examined under anesthesia.
*Courtesy of Bird Alliance of Oregon*

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For now, the fox is being kept in the mammal room at the Northwest Portland Wildlife Care Center while the Bird Alliance works with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to find her next home.
*Courtesy of Bird Alliance of Oregon*

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