What type of Fox is a polar fox?

The Arctic fox ( Vulpes lagopus ), also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small fox that belongs to the family of Canidae, native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome.

What is a group of Arctic foxes called?

A group of Arctic foxes is called either a skulk or a leash. The Arctic fox relies on smell and sound to hunt its prey, especially during winter storms when visibility is low. They have extraordinary hearing and easily hunt voles or lemmings burrowing under several inches of snowpack.

Are foxes wild animals?

That said, they are wild animals with extremely cool adaptations that wouldn’t do in a domestic setting, so we’ll have to admire their floof from a safe distance. The Arctic fox, with the Latin name Vulpes lagopus, is also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox.

How long do Arctic foxes live?

Arctic foxes can live up to 10 years in zoos; in the wild their life expectancy is about 3 years. Worldwide, the population of the Arctic fox is thought to be several hundred thousand animals, and thus the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the Arctic fox as a species of least concern.