It isn’t easy living on top of the world, where there’s no sunlight for four months a year and even summer is literally freezing. Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus, also known as Alopex lagopus ...

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.

DESCRIPTION: Arctic foxes are well adapted to the cold: They are small and stout compared to other foxes; their short snouts, stubby legs, and little, curled ears help to minimize heat loss. Thick fur ...

Foxes in the genus Vulpes (also known as true foxes) might look cute and cuddly, but they’re cunning survivors that are highly adaptable to just about any situation. It’s why they’re often ...