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The High Arctic 2001

The High Arctic 2006

Aylmer Lake, Northwest Territories-2001

Aylmer Lake, Northwest Territories-2002

Yellowstone National Park

Images from the High Arctic
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Views of the fjord Dave Mech at the fjord

Views of the fjord

Dave Mech at the fjord

Dave Mech examing a dead musk ox Views of the fjord
Dave Mech examining a dead musk ox for bone fat content (results=none); this appears to have been an extremely severe winter, snow remaining in valleys that Dave has not seen in 15 years of research here. Views of the fjord.
Walter Medwid at the fjord Dave Mech checking tents in cold, snowy weather
Walter Medwid at the fjord. Dave Mech checking tents in cold, snowy weather.
Dave Mech at camp Dave Mech examines remains
Dave Mech at camp. Dave Mech examines remains of musk oxen carcass eaten by wolves.
Views of ice on the fjord Arctic Fox
Views of ice on the fjord. Arctic Fox have been visiting the campsite.
Dave Mech examines part of femur  
Dave Mech examines part of femur of musk oxen carcass eaten by wolves. Very little fat found in femur indicates musk oxen likely starved to death.  
 

Flowers of the Arctic

dryas poppy
saxifrage willowstree