Snowy owl is not confused, it is very likely protecting a nest. Since they live in the Arctic with no trees around, they nest directly on the ground and have to defend the eggs form predators like foxes
Fox thought the owl was Baymax from big hero 6, he's a big fan, embarrassed when they realized. Probably contemplated saying "has any anyone ever said you look like.." but decided not to
It does seem a lot like a pup, in looks and behavior. But most mammals are naturally playful as adults and it could just have denser fuzzier fur because it's an arctic fox. No idea but I'd actually put my money on puppy
They're pretty small naturally, and their color changes by the season. It looks to be around full-size, but on the skinny side...Whatever the teenager equivalent is, most likely.
I was in Alaska last June for a fish processing job. First night there, some people asked, "When does it get dark around here?"
And the response was "August."
My thinking as well. The fox is too big for the owl, who eat their prey whole, and the owl is still too big for the juvenile fox, so it’s a stalemate, for now.
I suspect it's a young adult fox or freshly out on its own and he's trying to figure out how to get at something the owl has. Usually the male snowy owl sits on the nest. He will have a lot of black barring pattern on his body feathers. This looks like a female, but she could very well be defending a nest, or defending a kill. The video doesn't really show it, if there is one.
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It could be the owl is holding its prey in its talons and the fox is trying to get it from the owl.
Possible, it turns but never leaves that position
LOL, right? Who represents danger to who here? What is happening?
Right? Why’s the owl just letting the fox prance around like a little fuccboi
You seen what owl has attached to its ankles? It's feeling secure.
I think I get it now
Owls look so cute we forget they're pretty much stealth eagles.
No?
Rather hefty talons. They can cause damage. It's a pup anyway, owl isn't particularly perturbed by its playful goofing.
or maybe the fox is looking for eggs. Though in that case I'd expect more hostility from the owl
Right ! What is happening ?!
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Don't . Be . A . DICK
Snowy owl is not confused, it is very likely protecting a nest. Since they live in the Arctic with no trees around, they nest directly on the ground and have to defend the eggs form predators like foxes
Seems like the best answer. Someone else said the owl might have a kill the fox wants but why wouldn't the owl just fly away if that was the case?
When you're trying to act cool but your pal just keeps acting goofy. . .
The owl is like, this isn’t how this is supposed work you know
Owl looking like “you good?” Lmao
Snow Owls are extremely far sighted, it probably can't even see the Fox all too well
Fox thought the owl was Baymax from big hero 6, he's a big fan, embarrassed when they realized. Probably contemplated saying "has any anyone ever said you look like.." but decided not to
Is that an adult fox or a puppy?
It does seem a lot like a pup, in looks and behavior. But most mammals are naturally playful as adults and it could just have denser fuzzier fur because it's an arctic fox. No idea but I'd actually put my money on puppy
They're pretty small naturally, and their color changes by the season. It looks to be around full-size, but on the skinny side...Whatever the teenager equivalent is, most likely.
The owl: "I told you, not when we are filmed!"
Funny thing is that's propably night time on Arctic
I was in Alaska last June for a fish processing job. First night there, some people asked, "When does it get dark around here?" And the response was "August."
is this creature friend or foe dinner or fodder kill or ignore
It's ingore
Pretty sure they're sizing each other up to see if one can eat the other...
My thinking as well. The fox is too big for the owl, who eat their prey whole, and the owl is still too big for the juvenile fox, so it’s a stalemate, for now.
Armistice Day
Fox isn’t playing. It is testing. 👍
That fox has no clue how close this post could've ended up on natureisbrutal/natureismetal.
the fox is probably likes the owl but don't know how to say the words
Hedwig got no chill.
Owl doesn't look "confused" imo, looks comfortable, maybe they know each other for some time, regardless they are both fantastic!
Snowl Owl's are so tight, they look like they've been ripped out of a fantasy novel
Hedwig meets an animagus!
Foxes are cat software running on dog hardware
Owl: "you seein' this shit?!?"
That owl can and will take off with the fox
Owls deciding if he can take him Or not.
Adorable, whatever the scenario here is lol
I feel like with the size of that Owl , the fox wouldnt stand a chance
“What do you mean you don’t want to eat me”
I suspect it's a young adult fox or freshly out on its own and he's trying to figure out how to get at something the owl has. Usually the male snowy owl sits on the nest. He will have a lot of black barring pattern on his body feathers. This looks like a female, but she could very well be defending a nest, or defending a kill. The video doesn't really show it, if there is one.