5/21/2023 0 Comments Arctic fox predators![]() This fox variant came to the isolated North Atlantic Island walking over the frozen sea at the end of the last ice age. They travel long distances across the sea ice and land searching or food. In the summer, it lives in the tundra at the edge of the forest. ![]() The Arctic fox is found in Arctic Tundra, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia, Norway, Russia, and Iceland. 20+ Interesting Facts About Arctic Fox Fact 1: Many NicknamesĪrctic fox has several nicknames such as polar fox, snow fox, or white fox. In this article, we are going to share the 20+ facts of this interesting animal, Arctic Fox. They gain instant popularity when encountered, and visitors love to photograph these animals. They have incredible adaptations to survive in Earth’s one of the most extreme and coldest places. These small, northern animals have cheeky personality and playful nature, which make them popularly known as the “clowns of the tundra.” Despite living in rarely visited spots, it gained immense popularity among visitors of Arctic. Arctic Foxes have successfully bred in captivity at Salmonier Nature Park in the past.Arctic foxes (Vulpes Lagopus or ‘hare footed fox’) are iconic animals of Arctic Tundra.Arctic Foxes were responsible for bringing rabies to Newfoundland in 1988.Some Arctic Fox dens in the Arctic have been in use for several hundred years.Up to 19 pups have been recorded in a litter.An average litter of 11 pups is born in late May/early June. The mating pair stay together throughout pregnancy and raising of young. The gestation period is between 51-57 days. Two months before the end of winter, arctic fox start to pair up for mating. A thick coat and padded feet help it keep insulated throughout the year they rarely have to seek shelter, even in winter. They have a compact body, short snout and small ears to minimize heat loss. Some arctic foxes have a heavy, pale bluish-gray coat in summer (blue fox). In May, they shed to a two-tone brown fur. In winter, the arctic fox has a thick white coat. LifespanĪrctic foxes live for 3 or 4 years in the wild and up to 14 years in captivity. Golden eagles and bears also pose a threat to young because they can dig them out from the den. Wolves will occasionally prey on arctic foxes. They often follows polar bears to scavenge on seal kill remains. They will eat the remains of seals and seal pups if stranded on an ice floe at sea. In marine areas, small marine animals and fish make up their diet. They will eat lemmings, mice, nesting and molting birds eggs and flightless young. Foodįood preference of arctic hares varies throughout its range. ![]() Their range in Canada extends from the northern tip of Ellesmere Island, south to the Southern limit of the barren grounds. RangeĪrctic foxes are found throughout the northern barren lands of the world. HabitatĪrctic fox prefer barren lands, where snow is hard and shallow, as well as around the tops of ponds or river banks. The arctic fox is native to Labrador and occasionally arrives on the Island via pack ice in Winter and Spring.
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