Sunday 20 August 2017

Arctic Fox Basic Facts



An Arctic Fox is a furry white mammal that lives in the Arctic Circle. Places in the Arctic Circle where you may find are Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Norway, and Scandinavia. Their scientific name is Vulpes Lagopus. They weigh about 1.4- 9.4 kg (3- 20 lb) and are between 71- 110 cm (27.9- 43.3 in ) in length. Arctic Foxes eat rodents, hares, birds, eggs, and fish which makes them Carnivores. Their nicknames are the White Fox, Polar Fox, and Snow Fox. Their lifespan in the wild in in between 3- 4 years and in captivity is around 14 years.




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