photo © Thomas Sommer Bortne, used with permission

Arctic Fox Camouflage

A arctic fox uses camouflage to hide in the snow.

photo © Ken Marsh, Alaska Division of Oil and Gas, used with permission

Winter Fur

In the winter its fur is white or creamy white like the color of the snow.

photo © Richard Sidey, used with permission

Summer Fur

As summer begins, the arctic fox sheds its white coat for a brown one, perfect for blending in during summer.

Arctic Fox Hunting on the Tundra

photo © Richard Sidey, used with permission

An Arctic Fox stalking bird cliffs

Arctic foxes use camouflage for both hunting and hiding. They use the color of their fur to sneak up on their prey and hide from predators.

photo © Sigurdur Stefnisson, used with permission

Arctic Fox Kit

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Arctic Fox in the summer
photo © Anne-Line Brink, used with permission