Arctic fox

Arctic fox

Arctic fox

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as white fox and snow fox, is a species of “true fox” native to Arctic tundra, through Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Norway, Scandinavia, and even Iceland. It is small in size and has a round shaped body. The fur is brown in summer and turns white in winter. The fox has a length of 85 cm, females are slightly small. The legs are long and hind. The tail measures 85.3 cm on an average and is bushy. Arctic fox is smart and are skillful to face the extreme condition of the arctic. Their round, compact bodies minimize surface area that is exposed to the cold air. Its muzzle, ears, and legs are short, which also conserves heat. Its preys include lemmings, voles, hares and owls. It also feeds on eggs and dead and decaying flesh of other animals.