Incredible Facts About Arctic Foxes

1 : There are 8 recognized subspecies of Arctic Fox that live across the Arctic and Alpine tundra of the Northern Hemisphere. 

2 : Another incredible arctic fox fact is that these remarkable creatures have incredible fur. Arctic foxes have some of the warmest fur of any animal in the world. 

3 : If they cannot find enough food, arctic foxes dig down and wait in a den beneath the snow. They do not hibernate like many other mammals. 

4 : But lemmings are not the easiest prey to catch. However, arctic foxes have an incredible sense of smell and can track down lemmings hiding in underground tunnels. 

5 : Arctic foxes are omnivores and opportunistic hunters that tend to eat just about anything they can find.

6 : An arctic fox travels far as it searches for food, sometimes up to 2,500 miles during a single winter season. 

7 : The area surrounding arctic fox dens is often vibrant, green, and fertile, with flourishing grasses and wildflowers. 

8 : Another incredible arctic fox fact is that once an arctic fox chooses a mate, the two remain monogamous and stay together for life.

9 : Arctic Foxes belong to the scientific family, Canidae. This means that they are related to both wolves and dogs. 

10 : Because arctic foxes are so well-adapted to cold extremes, they are not well suited for warmer temperatures.

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