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.

It’s thought to be able to sense it using a protein in its eyes called cryptochrome. With fine warm underfur making up 70% of its coat and furry feet soles, the arctic fox is the best insulated ...

Mark Williams (UK/Canada) spots an Arctic fox in the distance, moving across the tundra. A glimpse of movement across the treeless tundra caught Mark’s eye. Through binoculars he spotted an Arctic fox ...

The Arctic fox is primarily a carnivore that lives inland, away from the coasts. They are dependent on the presence of smaller animals (most often lemmings) to survive. Arctic foxes also hunt for sea ...