@rosesforbambii: 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗼𝘅 ( also known as white fox, snow fox, polar fox ) [ ᴠᴜʟᴘᴇꜱ ʟᴀɢᴏᴘᴜꜱ ] Arctic foxes live on the land and sea ice within the Arctic Circle. Winter in the Arctic is unlike winter in most parts of the world. From October to February, the sun never rises to shine warmth and light. Luckily, these small foxes have some useful adaptations for living in the icy Arctic. Their thick fur coat keeps the fox’s body at a toasty 104°F. Their long, fluffy tails act like a blanket, keeping the fox warm when it wraps the tail around its body to sleep. Their feet also have a layer of thick fur, like built-in snow boots. This helps muffle an arctic fox’s footsteps, making it harder for prey to hear them. And their white coats make it difficult for predators such as wolves, polar bears, and golden eagles to spot them among the ice and snow. Arctic foxes mostly live in the tundra and coastal areas, but they can also be spotted on sea ice close to the North Pole and as high up as 3,000 metres. What’s truly fascinating is their remarkable adaptability. These foxes can roam across the vast Arctic tundra in Europe, Asia, North America, Greenland, and Iceland, where it is the only native land mammal. During winter, Arctic foxes may travel vast distances across sea ice to follow polar bears and scavenge on their leftovers. Polar bears primarily feast on the fatty blubber of seals, leaving behind seal remains that Arctic foxes can eat. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average. This rapid change is leading to less snow cover and more sea ice loss, making it tougher for polar foxes to find food and shelter. As it gets warmer, larger red foxes are making their way into the Arctic tundra. With their bigger, stronger build, they can easily outcompete smaller Arctic foxes by taking over food sources and dens. In some areas, snow foxes have been moving even further north in search of food and a safe place to call home. Arctic foxes are highly adaptable animals with a unique, thick coat that changes color with the seasons for camouflage. They have remarkable hearing, a strong sense of smell, and a special heat-exchange system that helps them survive extreme cold. Arctic foxes are monogamous, have large litters, and use a "plunge dive" to hunt for prey. #targetaudience #arcticfox #snow #arctic

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