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The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome. [1] [8] [9] [10] It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is best known for its thick, warm fur that is also used as ...
Vulpes qiuzhudingi is an extinct species of fox that lived during the Neogene period in the Himalayas. [2] It was primarily carnivorous . [ 3 ] The fossils , dating from the Pliocene epoch between 5.08 and 3.60 million years ago, were discovered in the Zanda Basin and Kunlun Mountains of Tibet .
Original – Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in winter pelage, Iceland Reason Quality lead image of Arctic fox in its winter coat in Iceland. Articles in which this image appears Arctic fox, +1 FP category for this image Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals Creator Jonathen Pie. Support as nominator – Bammesk 15:24, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
The Indianapolis Zoo is situated within White River State Park, about 1 mi (1.6 km) west of Monument Circle on the eastern edge of the Near Westside neighborhood area. . The White River hugs the zoo's northern and eastern boundaries, physically separating the facility from downtown Indianapo
Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in winter pelage. True foxes are small to medium-sized animals, usually smaller than other canines, such as wolves, dogs, and jackals. For example, the largest species, the red fox, weighs on average 4.1–8.7 kg [14] and the smallest species, the fennec fox, weighs only 0.7–1.6 kg. [15]
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The arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) and the stoat (Mustela erminea) have fur that changes from white and dense in the winter to brown and sparse in the summer. In pinnipeds and polar bears , a thick insulating layer of blubber helps maintain their body temperature.
It focuses on the Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) which is the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. [1] The centre was founded in 2007 by locals who are interested in the Arctic fox. It has a strong emphasis on ecotourism. The centre is a non-profit-partner of 1% for the planet and a member of The Wild North.