Vulpes lagopus (arctic fox)
Specimen Images |
| Diet | Carnivorous, omnivorous. Small mammals, birds, carrion, berries, invertebrates. |
| Habitat | Arctic tundra of NA, Greenland, Iceland, Eurasia. |
| Description | Cold adapted with thick fur, short ears, furred feet, large tail. Seasonal phases, white and brown. Coastal phases may be gray, tail NOT white-tipped. Lagopus means rabbit-foot, referring to the furry feet. No distinctive markings, unlike other foxes. |
| Skull Characteristics | Temporal ridges form a V, similar to V. vulpes. |
| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |