A slumbering Arctic fox in winter will wrap its long, bushy tail around its body for added warmth. Its feet are covered in dense fur to insulate against the cold and provide traction on the ice.

The Arctic fox is a resilient and highly adaptable mammal that thrives in some of the world’s harshest climates. Found across ...

Norway's diverse wildlife includes the Svalbard reindeer, Norwegian red deer, sea slug species like Aplysia punctata and Akera bullata, Arctic fox, Atlantic puffin, and walrus. These animals have ...

When I was in the Arctic last summer, we learned about the Arctic fox, which is now classified as an endangered species. On Herschel Island, I met two scientists who were studying not only Arctic ...

Arctic foxes were almost hunted to extinction in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Can projects to breed and feed them help this native species return for good? As summer gives way to an early autumn on ...

Thick fur and small ears help the Arctic fox retain body heat The Arctic fox lives in a cold habitat. It has thick fur in order to retain its body heat. The coat of the Arctic fox is always thick ...