Arctic Fox
(Vulpes lagopus)
Arctic foxes have a thick winter coat which is white in colour to camouflage them against the snowy conditions. In summer, their coat is much thinner and the colour varies between brown and dark grey. This camouflages them against rocks and vegetation when the snow melts.
Fun Facts
Arctic Fox
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Ranges between 109cm in length and between 2.5—4.5kg in weight
Diet
Omnivorous. Mainly consists of
remains of other animals such as
lemmings, voles, rodents, hares, birds and fish. They will also eat berries and eggs
Habitat
Tundra
Distribution
Europe, Asia, north
America, Greenland, and Iceland
Appearance
Short legs and body, short
ears, and dense winter fur
Lifespan
Up to 4 years in the wild and up
to 14 years in captivity
Did you know?
In the winter, Arctic foxes grow thick and dense fur on
their paws similar to the mountain hare. This has earned
it’s Latin name ‘lagopus’ which translates to hare-footed.
See our Arctic Foxes!
There are two Arctic Foxes. Their names are Denali and Isak. You can find them next to the reindeer.
The Arctic Fox Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
Hunting for fur and
agricultural pollution
Population
Unknown
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