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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) resting in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 25, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) resting in snow storm, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus) resting in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 24, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus) resting in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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Muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 23, 2016 - Muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway. Note the ice ball that has formed in its hair. It is not i...
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Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) group in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 22, 2016 - Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) group in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox bulls (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 18, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskox bulls (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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Differences in horns on muskox cow and bull
March 17, 2016 - Differences in horns on muskox cow and bull. Muskox cow (left) and bull (right). The horns on the cows are smaller than...
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European wildlife: Snow covered muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell, Norway
March 16, 2016 - European wildlife: Snow covered muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in snowstorm, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 15, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in snowstorm, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images: Niels Kooyman drags his sled up a steep slope
March 15, 2016 - The making of the muskoxen images: Niels Kooyman drags his sled up a steep slope, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus) looking, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 14, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskox bull (Ovibos moschatus) looking, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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Marcel Huijser and Niels Kooyman haul the sleds to second camp, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 14, 2016 - Marcel Huijser and Niels Kooyman haul the sleds to second camp, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, black and white, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 13, 2016 - Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, black and white, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images: Marcel Huijser and Niels Kooyman drag the sleds
March 13, 2016 - The making of the muskoxen images: Marcel Huijser and Niels Kooyman drag the sleds to second camp, Dovrefjell, Norway....
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Sick muskox calf (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 12, 2016 - Sick muskox calf (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway. These calves were bleeding from the mouth. One looked...
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The making of the muskoxen images: Having hot drinks and discussing distant muskoxen
March 12, 2016 - The making of the muskoxen images: Having hot drinks and discussing distant muskoxen before moving camp, Dovrefjell, Nor...
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European wildlife: Muskox bull rolling (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 11, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskox bull rolling (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway. There is normally not much goin...
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The making of the muskoxen images: tent life
March 11, 2016 - The making of the muskoxen images: tent life. Winter camping is not exactly easy and everything takes much much longer t...
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 10, 2016 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images: First camp, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 10, 2016 - The making of the muskoxen images: First camp, Dovrefjell, Norway
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Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) on the ridge, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 09, 2016 - Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) on the ridge, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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Winter landscape, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 09, 2016 - Winter landscape, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) bull in winter, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 04, 2016 - Just back from a splendid trip with Niels Kooyman to photograph muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter.
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Scandinavian landscapes: Birches on a mountain side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 29, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Birches (Betula sp.) on a mountain side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Outdoor life: Dog sled, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 25, 2014 - Outdoor life: Dog sled, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen resting and ruminating in blowing snow, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 25, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) resting and ruminating in blowing snow, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen testing strength, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 24, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox bleeding after fight, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 23, 2014 - Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) bleeding from head after fighting with another male, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) grazing, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 22, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) grazing, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway. The animals appear to be wearing...
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Scandinavian landscapes: Blowing snow on mountains, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 22, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Blowing snow on mountains, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway. These mountains are quite a few mi...
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European wildlife: Muskox scratching against boulder in snow, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 21, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) scratching against boulder in snow, Dovrefjell, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox, snow and rocks, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 20, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) and rock lines in snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway. The sn...
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European wildlife: Muskox in black and white, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 19, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway. In black and white.
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European wildlife: Got insurance?
April 18, 2014 - European wildlife: Got insurance? Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) investigates my Lowepro camera bag, Dovrefjell National Park...
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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in snowy weather, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 18, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in the snow, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 17, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in the snow, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
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European wildlife: Muskox in snow, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 16, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox looking, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 15, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
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European wildlife: Muskox, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 15, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in wintery world, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 14, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in wintery world, Dovrefjell, Norway
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European wildlife: Muskoxen sparring, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 13, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images. Niels Kooijman pulls his sled, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 11, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images. Niels Kooijman pulls his Fjellpulken sled, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox in wind, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 11, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in wind, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 10, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 10, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman in action in Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) ruminating, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 09, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) ruminating, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 08, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images: Photos of Marcel Huijser by Niels Kooijman
April 07, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images: Photos of Marcel Huijser by Niels Kooijman. My friend and fellow photographer Niels K...
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Scandinavian landscapes: Snow and rocks, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 07, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Snow and rocks on a mountain side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Scandinavian landscapes: Clouds over snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 06, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Clouds over snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images, My solar charger, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 06, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, My Voltaic Amp Solar Charger to recharge camera batteries, Dovrefjell National Park,...
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 02, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman with photo equipment, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 02, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman with photo equipment, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen in the ice fog, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
April 01, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in the ice fog, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman at base camp, Dovrefjell, Norway
April 01, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman at base camp, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen just before impact, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 31, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) charging, moments before impact, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images, bloody nose, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 31, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images.
Niels Kooijman had a bloody nose several times this trip, perhaps the cold and dry a...
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The making of the muskoxen images, Marcel Huijser photographing muskoxen, Norway
March 30, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Marcel Huijser photographing muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, N...
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European wildlife: Muskox on ridge, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 30, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) on ridge, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Niels Kooijman on the ridge at base camp, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 30, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman on the ridge at base camp, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Ice beast: European wildlife, Muskox covered in ice fog in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 29, 2014 - European wildlife: Ice beast. Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) covered in ice fog in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway....
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Scandinavian landscapes: Birches on a mountain side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 29, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Birches (Betula sp.) on a mountain side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Headbanging muskox style
March 28, 2014 - European wildlife: Headbanging muskox style.
Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) charging and ramming, just before and after im...
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The making of the muskoxen images, Base camp, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 28, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Base camp, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
Cold and windy conditions at base camp.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 27, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) with hair flailing in wind, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Norwegian landscapes: Sun peaking through clouds, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 27, 2014 - Norwegian landscapes: Sun peaking through clouds on snow field, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox charging another male like a cannonball, Norway
March 27, 2014 - European wildlife: Cannonball: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) charging another male like a cannonball, Dovrefjell National Pa...
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European wildlife: Three muskoxen in a row, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 26, 2014 - European wildlife: Three muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in a row, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images: the French film crew
March 26, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images: the French film crew.
You never know how a day will go or who you will meet. On the...
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European wildlife: Arctic ghost, Muskox in ice fog, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 25, 2014 - European wildlife: Arctic ghost, Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in ice fog in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway. We sp...
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The making of the muskoxen images. Niels Kooijman and Marcel Huijser, Dovrefjell, Norway
March 24, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images. Niels Kooijman and Marcel Huijser, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway. This is on the s...
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The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman scans the slopes for muskoxen, Norway.
March 24, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman scans the slopes for muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) between camp 2 and ba...
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Road Ecology blog: Street lighting to increase the visibility of moose to drivers, Norway
March 24, 2014 - Road Ecology blog: Street lighting to increase the visibility of moose (Alces alces) to drivers, E6 highway, south of Ri...
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European wildlife: Muskox in a snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 22, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in a snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Travel: Ringebu stave church, early 13th century, in winter with ice fog, Ringebu, Norway
March 22, 2014 - Travel: Ringebu stave church (stavkyrkje), early 13th century, in winter with ice fog, Ringebu, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) ramming, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 22, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) ramming, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Base camp after a snow storm, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 22, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images. Base camp after a snow storm, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen sparring in snow, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 21, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring in snow, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
This is probably one...
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Road ecology blog: Warning sign for crossing skiers, Norway
March 21, 2014 - Road ecology blog: Warning sign for crossing skiers, Hwy 27, south of Rondane National Park, Norway. Note the skier cros...
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European wildlife: Our first muskoxen tracks and pellets, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 20, 2014 - European wildlife: Our first muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) tracks and pellets of the trip, Dovrefjell National Park, Norwa...
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Road Ecology blog: Sign: No stopping zone next 14 km. Sensitive wild reindeer area, Norway
March 20, 2014 - Road Ecology blog: Sign: No stopping zone next 14 km. Sensitive wild reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) area, Hwy 27...
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European wildlife: Muskox charges another male, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 19, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in the process of charging another male, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway....
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Scandinavian landscapes: Sunrise over Galterö, Sweden
March 18, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Sunrise over Galterö, Sweden.
Image made from the ferry as we approached Göteborg.
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Road ecology blog: landscape bridges (tunnels) in Norway
March 18, 2014 - Road ecology blog: landscape bridges (tunnels) in Norway.
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Melting snow for cooking and drinking water, camp 1, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 17, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, Melting snow for cooking and drinking water, camp 1, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway...
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Road ecology blog: Six wildlife overpasses in Norway
March 17, 2014 - Road ecology blog: Six wildlife overpasses in Norway.
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Abstract: Snowy hill side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 16, 2014 - Abstract: Snowy hill side, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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The making of the muskoxen images, Niels Kooijman puts on his boots
March 16, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images, camp 2, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, Niels Kooijman puts on his boots, camp 2, D...
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 15, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) sparring, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
We spent almost all of our t...
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Scandinavian landscapes: Birch (Betula sp.) in snow field, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 14, 2014 - Scandinavian landscapes: Birch (Betula sp.) in snow field, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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Road ecology blog: Moose wildlife fence along the E6 motorway, near Ljugskile, Sweden
March 14, 2014 - Road ecology blog: Moose (Alces alces) wildlife fence along the E6 motorway, near Ljugskile, Sweden.
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The making of the muskoxen images: Camp 2, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 13, 2014 - The making of the muskoxen images: Camp 2, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskoxen in a snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 11, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in a snowy landscape, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
These muskoxen w...
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European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 10, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
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European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway
March 07, 2014 - European wildlife: Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in winter, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway.
Muskoxen evolved in Asia and...
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