| Latin Name |
Alopex lagopus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Alaska, N Canada, Greenland, N Europe & N Asia |
| Colour |
White or Grey/Brown |
| Length |
53 - 55 cms (21 - 22 inches) |
| Tail |
Approx. 30 cms (12 inches) |
| Weight |
Approx. 4 Kgs (8.75 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 10 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Arctic Foxes are a small species of fox. They have a body length between 53 and 55 cms (21 - 22 inches), a tail length of approximately 30 cms (12 inches) and they weigh in the region of 4 kgs (8.75 lbs).
Habitat
Arctic Foxes can be found on tundra in Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, northern Europe and northern Asia.
Diet
Arctic Foxes are omnivores and they mainly feed on lemmings, arctic hare, birds, eggs, seeds, berries and carrion.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 49 - 56 days, Arctic Foxes give birth to 4 - 11 young. Both parents help to raise the young and they are weaned at 1 - 2 months old.
Arctic Foxes reach sexual maturity at 10 months old.
Predators
Predators of Arctic Foxes include polar bears, wolves and eagles.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Arctic Fox include:
Bering Islands Arctic Fox
(Alopex lagopus beringensis)
Iceland Arctic Fox
(Alopex lagopus fuliginosus)
Pribilof Islands Arctic Fox
(Alopex lagopus pribilofensis)
Interesting Facts
Arctic Foxes are also known as:
White Fox
Snow Fox |
