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Mammals
Arctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 3-6 years
- Weight
- 3-9 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a omnivore species found in Arctic tundra. It typically lives 3-6 years, weighing around 3-9 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the arctic fox: Arctic foxes can survive temperatures as low as -50°C.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.