Red foxes commonly spawn in Taiga forests, while arctic foxes spawn in Mountain Groves and Snowy Taiga biomes. Since snow biomes are quite rare, you either need to be lucky to find one near your ...

The Arctic's Shifting Landscapes The Arctic is a vast, icy world where numerous species such as polar bears, seals, and ...

The Arctic fox, also known scientifically as Vulpes lagopus, is a remarkable creature adapted to thrive in some of the planet’s most extreme environments. Covered in a thick winter coat that insulates ...

The Arctic fox is primarily a carnivore that lives inland, away from the coasts. They are dependent on the presence of smaller animals (most often lemmings) to survive. Arctic foxes also hunt for sea ...

Siberian Brown Lemming is hiding in the grass. Image by Dimcha via depositphotos.com Despite its harsh habitat, the Arctic fox has an expansive and opportunistic diet. Lemmings are a staple, and an ...

A leap and a plunge into the snow could earn this arctic fox its supper. Jupiterimages/PHOTOS.com via Getty Images ...

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

How do arctic foxes hunt in the snow? – Benjamin P., age 4, South Orange, New Jersey Maybe you’ve seen a video clip of a fluffy white fox moving carefully through a frozen landscape. Suddenly it leaps ...

How do arctic foxes hunt in the snow? – Benjamin P., age 4, South Orange, New Jersey Maybe you’ve seen a video clip of a fluffy white fox moving carefully through a frozen landscape.

Foxes belong to the Canidae family, which includes other species such as wolves, coyotes and dogs. They are omnivores that can be found on nearly every continent, with the exception of Antarctica.