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Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Meet the animal
Life as a arctic fox
Arctic foxes survive tundra winters and often follow larger predators to find food.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Compact ears reduce heat loss, and the coat becomes thick and white in winter for warmth and camouflage.
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Surprising fact
An Arctic fox can use its bushy tail like a warm blanket.