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Arctic Fox

Vulpes lagopus

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Illustration of Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus)
Safety note: May carry rabies — do not approach or handle.

The Arctic Fox is superbly adapted to polar environments, with the warmest fur of any mammal relative to its body temperature range, able to withstand temperatures as low as -58°F. It has two color morphs: white in winter for snow camouflage and blue-gray in summer on rocky terrain. Arctic foxes follow polar bears across sea ice to scavenge seal carcasses during winter.

Habitat
Arctic tundra, sea ice edges, and subarctic coastlines
Diet
Lemmings, voles, birds, eggs, carrion, and berries
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Arctic Fox

The best time to see a Arctic Fox is May–July, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 415 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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