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Arctic Fox

These species aim for small targets. They sense their targets in the vast region. They are small and weak but use clever tactics. They have some unique features too.

Fur

Their fur color changes with the season. In the winter they have white fur while in the summer brown.

Diet

Lemmings are their main diet. But they would eat anything that is available in the frozen tundra due to the cold climate.

Litters

Both father and mother stay together to raise their children. Litters are usually 5 to 8 but can be more than 20.

Partners

They are Monogamous animals - have only one partner for live.

Lifespan

Usually from 3 to 4 years in the wild and up to 14 years in captivity.

Range

In the arctic. Specifically: Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, northern parts of Russia and Scandinavia.

Enemies

Except humans Wolves, Golden eagles, and Polar bears are treat. Youngsters are not always safe. They can be dug out of the den.

Breeding

Usually in the spring. The partner searching may start in the winter.

Size

Adult males weight averagely 3.5 kg (7.7 lb). Females about 2.9 kg (6.4 lb). Small size makes them pray to other animals.

Endurance

Thick fur and excellent heating system allow them to not shiver in the cold. temperature as down as-70°C (-94°F) can be endured.

Hunting

Excellent hearing allows them to track their pray. They jump high and dive headfirst into the snow.

Eyesight

Poor eyesight but excellent sense of hearing.

Arctic Fox VS Red Fox

Climate change has allowed red foxes to expand their geographic range. This lead to overlap with arctic foxes habitat. Those two species cannot coexist in one ecosystem due to the same diet. This means our polar mates are prayed by their red natives. Basically the red specie weights approximately twice as them. The snowy mates are well-adapted to the arctic. But in region with both species the snowy mates population will decrease. Our snowy mates would never extinct entirely. Because the red specie don't inhabit Iceland and Greenland.
arctic-fox
  • Arctic adapted
  • Bares extremely low temperature
  • Less world population
  • Less geographic range
  • Loses in a fight against red fox
red-fox
  • Highly adaptable
  • Would not bare low temperature
  • High world population
  • High geographic range
  • Wins in a fight against polar fox