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Although not common within its species, this Arctic fox has Heterochromia which creates two different coloured eyes.
It is one of 14 cubs born at the Ark wildlife centre in Lincolnshire. The parents were rescued and shortly after arriving, mom gave birth to 14 absolute sweethearts!! I would have happily spent all afternoon photographing them.
Welcome to the world 'Marshmallow!'
One of 14 delightful cubs born at the Ark, Lincolnshire. They are all in the midst of losing their winter coat. Their summer coat will come back much more dark grey. A very striking fox with those amber eyes!!
Renard arctique
Arctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
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Although 2020 was a year we rather forget... Their were still some moments that were particularly special and amazing that happened for me.
However small and most would probably find unworthy. I will chose to remember the moments that I was lucky to have and had put a simple smile on my face in 2020.
So... I will be sharing for the next twelve posts my (yearly) Year-in Review series!
I hope you like it :-)
Female arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) called "Sitka" at the San Diego Zoo. Conservation status: least concern
Late winter afternoon capture @ Como Zoological Garden.. St. Paul, Minnesota. This one didn't stay put for long!
Visitors: Invited to explore my photostream for seasonal pix of wildlife/landscapes/flora.
Daydreamer arctic fox in his winter abode @ The Como Zoo.. Falcon Heights, MN.
Visitors: Welcome to explore my photostream for seasonal images of wildlife/landscapes/flora in North America.
7 weeks old arctic fox cubs playing and preparing for adulthood.
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Our arctic foxes are rarely seen together much less side by side. From left to right are Rizzo and Kenickie.
The Arctic fox is considered endangered in Norway.
Wish you all a great week :)
© by Anita Price Foto
After the blizzard.
The arctic fox is still staying with me. I have not seen it and I expect it is white, for if brown I think I would have.
Not all Icelandic foxes change to whit during the winter.
I did not have the right lens to capture this arctic fox on the ice. But even with the wide lens I was happy with the image. Taken around midnight in the Ilulissat icefjord in Greenland.
this youngster came to investigate us when we were sitting and waiting on a rock in Svalbard, Norway. We also saw a sibling but it was more shy.
As mentioned below the chances of surviving their first year are very slim for these beautiful canids.
also called Polar Fox, White Fox or Snow Fox
Vulpes lagopus
poolvos
renard arctique ou renard polaire
Polarfuchs, Schneefuchs oder Eisfuchs
zorro ártico o zorro polar
volpe artica
from Wikipedia:
"The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome. It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is best known for its thick, warm fur that is also used as camouflage. It has a large and very fluffy tail. In the wild, most individuals do not live past their first year but some exceptional ones survive up to 11 years. Its body length ranges from 46 to 68 cm (18 to 27 in), with a generally rounded body shape to minimize the escape of body heat.
The Arctic fox preys on many small creatures such as lemmings, voles, ringed seal pups, fish, waterfowl, and seabirds. It also eats carrion, berries, seaweed, and insects and other small invertebrates. Arctic foxes form monogamous pairs during the breeding season and they stay together to raise their young in complex underground dens. Occasionally, other family members may assist in raising their young. Natural predators of the Arctic fox are golden eagles, Arctic wolves, polar bears, wolverines, red foxes, and grizzly bears.
Arctic foxes must endure a temperature difference of up to 90–100 °C (160–180 °F) between the external environment and their internal core temperature. To prevent heat loss, the Arctic fox curls up tightly tucking its legs and head under its body and behind its furry tail. This position gives the fox the smallest surface area to volume ratio and protects the least insulated areas. Arctic foxes also stay warm by getting out of the wind and residing in their dens. Although the Arctic foxes are active year-round and do not hibernate, they attempt to preserve fat by reducing their locomotor activity. They build up their fat reserves in the autumn, sometimes increasing their body weight by more than 50%. This provides greater insulation during the winter and a source of energy when food is scarce.
In the spring, the Arctic fox's attention switches to reproduction and a home for their potential offspring. They live in large dens in frost-free, slightly raised ground. These are complex systems of tunnels covering as much as 1,000 m2 (11,000 sq ft) and are often in eskers, long ridges of sedimentary material deposited in formerly glaciated regions. These dens may be in existence for many decades and are used by many generations of foxes. "
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