Discusses the tundra biome, highlighting its extreme climate characterized by low temperatures and a short growing season. It describes the unique adaptations of tundra wildlife, such as the muskox ...

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.

During the summer months, Arctic foxes collect a surplus of food and ... POPULATION TREND: The worldwide population of Arctic fox is believed to be several hundred thousand, though only a few ...

A glimpse of movement across the treeless tundra caught Mark’s eye. Through binoculars he spotted an Arctic fox in its ragged summer coat, backlit by the low, midnight Sun. Despite missing half a hind ...

As the warmth of summer arrives, Snow White and Alpha ... And it’s a full house over at the arctic fox den, where there’s a litter of eleven kits! The adult foxes rarely have time for ...

In winter, the Arctic fox's coat is white. This provides camouflage against snow and ice. In spring and summer, the coat changes to brown or grey. This gives better camouflage when surface snow ...

while in summer, the land (though still cool) bathes in 24-hour sunlight. Conditions are so tough that only a heroic cast of animals can survive here year-round. Some, like the Arctic fox and ...