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 North of Disko you may
encounter the odd bear... by Saagar
Outside these areas, though, you will need to be aware of the presence of polar bears. Dogs can keep polar bears away when they are properly trained. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Naturguide til Grønland (book)
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I paid a lot of money for a whale watching boat trip in Aasiaat. I was assured by the guide that they see whales 'every time they go'. We did not see anything close to a whale. I found out later it wasn't even whale-watching season yet.
So my advice is not to take any whale-watching tours if it isn't the prime season for them, no matter what the guide might say. Leave a Comment
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The beast of burden in Greenland, the Grrrrrreeenland dog, is a delight and a pest...
Used in the winter for dogsled transport in the Ilulissat area (where I visited), they are chained down in the summer. Each owner has his place and shacks of equipment and dogfood (local, dried halibut) inbetween housing blocks and other dwellings, so it takes on a slightly slum-like appearance. Here live the dogs, and beware - do not venture into these areas of dog territory. The local maps are marked red on designated dog areas with a warning issued. Dogs are protective, territorial as well as hungry for company, so they won't have placid coach dog attitudes. Dogs in heat are let loose and cause quite a stir among the chained-down male dogs, and the female selects a partner. With pups the dogs can be furious, so the general advice is to stay clear of them unless the owner is there inviting you to come and see them. Dogs who have gotten away from their chains -troublemakers - are often shot on sight. Day and night the dogs' howling add to the Arctic feel of the place. Difficult sleeping at night? Bring earplugs. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Check local maps
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The huge delta near the airport of Kangerlussuaq has undefined quicksand fields. It is considered very dangerous to venture out onto these sand and silt flats.
In fact, the entire inner part of the Kangerlussuaq fjord is very shallow, filled up by glacier debris and silt following three major catastrophic GLOFS - glacier outflow surges. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Kangerlussuaq Tourism
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Musk oxen seem very docile and tame - but lo and behold! are they volatile. The closest comparison is the Indian rhino: its faint thought that this may be an enemy is immediately followed by a charge... just to be sure...
While tourists get quite close in the Kangerlussuaq area, the danger zone set by Norwegian wildlife authorities (at Dovre National Park, Norway) is no less than 400 meters. Closer than that and you are at risk of being charged, flipped and torn by irritated musk oxen. There may be a warning, typically snorts and stomping or a family group or small herd backing up bum-to-bum in a circle or semi-circle with the young ones in the middle. Or there may be a charge with absolutely no warning. Yes, they may seek to run away most often, but do you chance it doesn't? Leave a Comment
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 Glaciers and moutains are
fog machines by Saagar
The presence of the cold ocean, cold glaciers and easily warmed rocks in the summer sun create low clouds, fog, strong winds and what not. The local climate is quickly influenced by the shape and quality of the terrain. Low pressures marching in from the southwest and high polar pressures in the north-east guarantees instability...
Be adequately equipped for your trip, and bring radio commuications equipment if in remote areas. Check weather forecast and ask locals about the conditions. Leave a Comment
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