Arctic Fox

The arctic fox is a very resilient species that can live in the arid, treeless areas of the Arctic where temperatures can drop as low as -58°F. Its tiny nose, short ears, and fuzzy soles are all crucial adaptations to the frigid environment. Arctic foxes dwell in burrows and may dig tunnels into the snow to find shelter during a storm.

The stunning white (or occasionally blue-gray) coats of Arctic foxes serve as excellent winter camouflage. The animal can blend in with the common snow and ice of the tundra thanks to its natural coloring. The fox changes with the seasons, developing a brown or gray coat that offers concealment among the rocks and vegetation of the summer tundra.

Foxes can easily hunt rodents, birds, and even fish because of their pigmentation. But in the winter, there might not be much available prey. When this happens, arctic foxes would pursue the top predator in the area—a polar bear—to consume the carcasses of its prey. When they are accessible, foxes will also consume veggies.