Arctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,500
- Most observed in
- 🇸🇯 Svalbard & Jan Mayen
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Arctic fox”.