Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus, also known as Alopex lagopus) are perfectly adapted for life in this harsh terrain. They are found through the circumpolar region as far south as the northern edges ...

FEEDING: Arctic foxes are opportunistic feeders, eating practically any animal alive or dead. They rely on populations of rodents, especially lemmings, voles, and other small mammals. They will also ...

Similar to the red fox, the Arctic fox is an omnivore, which means it eats both plants and animals. This adaptability is ...

Arctic foxes eat mostly lemmings, a type of mouse. But as this is also a favourite food of the red fox, they now have a competitor. The red fox is slightly larger and will steal the den of an ...

A slumbering Arctic fox in winter will wrap its long, bushy tail around its body for added warmth. Its feet are covered in dense fur to insulate against the cold and provide traction on the ice.

However, this crazy Arctic fox behavior has baffled researchers for years. That all came to a head in 2024 when the true purpose and mechanics behind this Arctic fox hunting tactic were revealed.