Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Remarkably well adapted to the cold, this species has some of the most insulating fur around. Arctic foxes sometimes follow polar bears and feed off their leftovers.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place between February and April. After a gestation period of about 50 days, the female has a litter of 3 to 9 cubs. The young are weaned 6 to 7 weeks later. Both the male and female care for the offspring.
Alimentation
They prey on lemmings and voles and complement their diet with eggs, birds, fish, insects, algae, fruit and carcasses. They will store food in times of abundance.
Prédateurs
Aside from human beings, natural predators of the Arctic fox are dogs and grey wolves. The young are often attacked by the snowy owl.ent être attaqués par le harfang des neiges.
Longévité
In nature, 8 to 10 years and around 12 in captivity.
Toundra arctique
