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There is no doubt that the Arctic fox is one of the cutest yet remarkable creatures in the wild.
The Arctic foxes live in some of the most extreme environments on the earth: the Arctic Tundra. The Arctic Tundra is cold, sometimes even more than ice cold. Being able to survive there makes the Arctic fox one of the most remarkable and resilient animals ever.
Of course, there is plenty more that makes the Arctic fox a remarkable creature. Keep on watching for some Arctic fox facts!
0:51 There are different terms for female and male Arctic foxes.
1:10 The Arctic fox also has a lot of other names.
1:28 Arctic foxes are also called “clowns of the tundra.”
1:39 The Arctic fox is the smallest member of the Canid family.
2:02 Compared to other fox species, they have shorter legs and necks.
2:20 An arctic fox’s tail helps them stay balanced.
2:47 Despite their shorter limbs, Arctic foxes are still quick runners.
3:02 Arctic foxes will travel for food.
3:20 Arctic foxes eat small creatures.
3:40 When food is scarce, they survive by storing fat from food.
4:05 When hunting, Arctic foxes use a technique called “mousing.”
4:31 Arctic foxes have a strong sense of smell.
4:58 The color of an Arctic fox’s fur can change.
5:16 Arctic foxes have predators that are much larger than them.
5:32 However, the biggest threat to them continues to be climate change.
5:50 Arctic foxes live in the Arctic Tundra.
6:12 Arctic foxes can carry the Arctic Rabies virus.
6:31 While Arctic foxes prefer extreme weather, they will find it too cold if the temperature gets too low.
6:55 They are the only native mammals in Iceland.
7:20 Arctic foxes live in burrows.
7:45 They also prefer living in dens they can easily access.
8:08 Some arctic fox dens are centuries old.
8:27 Arctic foxes are social creatures.
8:41 They communicate with each other using unique sounds.
9:03 Arctic foxes are monogamous creatures.
9:26 Arctic foxes usually breed during April and May.
9:49 Unfortunately, the mortality rate of Arctic pups is high.
10:07 A young Arctic fox will fully mature after nine to ten months.
10:23 The movie, “Arctic Dogs,” features an Arctic fox.
10:49 The Arctic fox appears in the game, “Adopt Me!”
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