Polar foxx

06/05/2024

Sandpipers build extensive burrows, and they are regularly expanded and cleaned. Some such underground settlements are several centuries old, and they have up to a thousand rooms and 100-150 exits.

06/05/2024

Their natural camouflage system is surprisingly accurate. If the snow in their place of residence is not perfectly white, but grayish, their fur also changes shade to better blend in with the environment.

04/05/2024

Scientists have established that the fox really begins to suffer from the cold only at temperatures below -70 degrees. No one did cruel experiments for this, they simply studied the unique heat exchange system of this predator.

02/05/2024

In the summer, white foxes darken, as this coloring allows them to camouflage better. At this time of year, it is difficult to call them a "snow fox".

30/04/2024

30/04/2024

The animal's winter coat is quite soft and fluffy, which cannot be said about the summer coat, which is less beautiful, as it is rougher and harder to the touch.

28/04/2024

In size, the fox is slightly smaller than the fox. The body length of adult foxes is up to 75 cm, and the height is up to 30 cm. The average body weight is about 4-5 kg, although there are quite large animals - up to 10 kg.