Arctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Mammals
The Arctic fox, also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra. It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is known for its thick, warm fur that can be used as camouflage against snow in the winter. It has a large and fluffy tail. In the wild, most individuals do not live past their first year but some exceptional ones survive up to 11 years. Its body length ranges from 46 to 68 cm, with a generally rounded body shape to minimize the escape of body heat.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Canidae
- Genus
- Vulpes