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Arctic Fox

Vulpes lagopus

Photo by KimLomman
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Field Notes

Description:

It has a deep thick fur which is brown in summer and white in winter. It averages in size at about 85.3 cm (33.6 in) in body length, with a generally rounded body shape to minimize the escape of body heat.

Habitat:

Taken at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma, WA, USA.

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Comments (10)
Jacob Gorneau
What an excellent fox! I love the last photo! :-)
KarenL
Fun fact! The Arctic fox is perfectly adapted to the harsh environment that it inhabits; The soles of its feet are furry, providing insulation against the snow that covers the Arctic tundra for much of the year, and its short ears and muzzle also help it survive temperatures as low as –58°F (-50°C). Arctic foxes live in burrows, and in a blizzard they may tunnel into the snow to create shelter; they also use their thick brush (tail) to cover their bodies when they are sleeping to stay warm. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152786966955603&set=a.10152575329380603.958289.10150120463815603&type=1 https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/330407840361627649
YukoChartraw
Awww so cute! The Point Defiance Zoo is near where I live, but I never knew they had the Arctic Fox! You know where I'm going this weekend. :-)
Jellis
Pretty. I have been to Point Defiance many times but never took the time to go to the zoo

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