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Arctic Fox
Alopex lagopus
Morphology
50-65 cmBody length
2,5-8 kgWeight
25-30 cmHeight at withers
ok. 28-40 cmTail length
12-14 latAverage lifespan
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Occurrence
Arctic, Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spitsbergen, Northern Scandinavia
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Habitat
Prefers areas with lots of vegetation such as forests and areas with streams.
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Food
Mainly small animals, Chicks, Puppy seals, Lemmings, Remains of polar bear prey
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Reproduction
- Sexual maturity: 10-11 months of age
- Breeding season: January-February
- Gestation period: 49-57 days
- Number of offspring: 1-12 pups
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Species protection
In the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Arctic fox is classified as a species of 'least concern'.
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Interesting fact
Thanks to its thick fur, these animals can withstand temperatures as low as -80 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the thick fur allows Arctic foxes to sleep in the snow for up to an hour.
