Least ConcernArctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
One of the 6 wolves on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Canidae
Canis lupus arctos
It has not yet been assessed against the IUCN criteria.
The polar wolf is the subspecies of grey wolf adapted to the High Arctic, with a white or cream coat, smaller ears and a shorter muzzle than other wolves, features that reduce heat loss. It hunts mainly muskoxen and Arctic hares, and its territories are enormous because prey is scarce. Since the ground stays frozen for much of the year it cannot dig dens, and breeds in caves or among rocky outcrops. It lives in one of the few regions on the planet where it has hardly been persecuted.
Weight
32 kg – 70 kg
Size
1 m – 1.8 m
Life expectancy
7 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Sighting difficulty
Unknown
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canis_lupus_arctos
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