Many of the bird species that arctic foxes hunt during the summer migrate south to escape the harsh winter weather. The foxes ...

While they still hunt some birds ... Humans make a lot of noise that makes it harder for predators to find prey. Although arctic foxes live far enough north to avoid most noise pollution, other ...

But a wily fox will tilt its head side to side, listen for its prey’s skittering feet—and launch a daring airborne attack to retrieve the tasty morsel.

Melting Sea Ice The Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a pace that alarms scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. This ...

Come wintertime when prey is scarce, they will follow polar bears and wolves ... northward-spreading red fox, and hunting and trapping for the fur trade. POPULATION TREND: The worldwide population of ...

A blanket of snow isn’t enough to keep a hungry fox from a hot meal. In wintry landscapes, mice and other rodents find refuge in tunnels beneath the snow’s surface. But a wily fox will tilt ...

This help prevent heat loss. The ears of arctic foxes are pointed forwards and so are very directional. They can hear their main prey, lemmings, moving through tunnels they make in the snow.