A rcticfox Arctic foxes eat lemmings voles ringed seal pups fish seabirds and birds eggs They also eat berries and seaweed when available Arctic foxes live throughout the Arctic region The Arctic fox grows about 3 3 feet 1 meter long from head to tail Arctic foxes are mammals Mammals typically have fur or hair and give birth to live young In winter when there is little prey around Arctic foxes may follow a polar bear to eat the leftover scraps from the bear s meals 4
Arctic Foxes The Arctic fox is a hardy animal It has short ears and a short nose A thick fur coat and furry soles on its feet help keep the fox warm in the freezing Arctic temperatures Its fur coat is white in winter and turns brown or gray during the summer This color change provides good camouflage in all seasons Safari Sam says The Arctic fox can survive in freezing temperatures of 94 F 70 C This is very cold A kitchen freezer is only 0 F 18 C 5
