Arctic Fox

 
 
Arctic Fox
ARCTIC FOX

FACTS

 
  • STATUS
    Least of Concern
  • POPULATION
    Several hundred thousand
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME
    Vulpes lagopus
  • HEIGHT
    11 inches
  • WEIGHT
    3 to 20 pounds
  • LENGTH
    18 to 27 inches
  • HABITATS
    Tundra

The Arctic fox is primarily a carnivore that lives inland, away from the coasts. They are dependent on the presence of smaller animals (most often lemmings) to survive.  Arctic foxes also hunt for sea birds, fish, and other marine life. Smaller rodent populations waver between times of abundance and scarcity, which leaves the Arctic fox vulnerable when these creatures are low in numbers.