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Predators
Arctic fox
Arctic fox · Vulpes lagopus
Discover the Arctic fox, a master of adapting to extreme cold with a fascinating lifestyle.
Fact file
- Size
- Shoulder height of 30 to 50 cm, weight between 3 and 9 kg.
- Males and females
- Males and females are similar in size, with the slightly heavier body mass of the male being visible.
- Sounds
- Produces various vocalisations, including clear, screeching calls.
- Diet
- Feeds on small mammals, birds, berries and carrion.
- Offspring
- Gestation lasts about 52 days, and the young are born between April and May.
How to identify Arctic fox
The Arctic fox has a dense white coat that makes it perfectly adapted to the snow-covered tundra. In summer its fur turns brown or grey, helping it search for food in the more vegetated landscape.
With a shoulder height of around 30 to 50 cm and a weight of 3 to 9 kg, the Arctic fox has a compact body shape. Striking features are the short, bushy tail and the small, rounded ears, which help it regulate its body heat in extremely cold conditions.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 2 places where you can see Arctic fox
Where Arctic fox live
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