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~ Arctic Fox ~

I took this photo this past January.. Such a sweet little curled up cutie! ; )

 

Small, round body with thick fur and a cute fluffy tail—everything about an Arctic fox helps it survive its cold, harsh habitat. Even the bottom of its paws have hair to give the fox good traction as it races across icy ground. But for an Arctic fox the tail, also called a "brush," is extra useful, since the fox curls it around the face like a scarf when the frigid winds blow..

 

Arctic foxes have a great sense of smell and excellent hearing. Their small, pointy ears can hear their prey moving around in underground tunnels. When an Arctic fox hears its next meal scurrying under the snow, it leaps into the air and pounces, breaking through the layer of snow right onto the prey underneath.

 

 

 

Thanks so much for your visits and encouraging comments... I hope everyone has a beautiful day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Uploaded on November 15, 2016
Taken on January 7, 2016