Artic Fox

What is the scientific name of the Arctic fox?

• Canis lupus

• Vulpes lagopus

• Vulpes vulpes

• Ursus maritimus

What type of diet do Arctic foxes have?

• Omnivore

• Piscivore

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

What is the group name for Arctic foxes?

• Troop

• Skulk

• Colony

• Pack

How long is the average life span of an Arctic fox in the wild?

• 3 to 6 years

• 10 to 13 years

• 1 to 3 years

• 7 to 10 years

What helps muffle an Arctic fox's footsteps?

• Their padded paws

• The snow

• Their thick fur

• Their light weight

What color can an Arctic fox's coat be?

• Only blueish-gray

• Only brown

• White, brown, or blueish-gray

• Only white

How can an Arctic fox survive without food for up to two weeks?

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By eating snow

• By slowing down its heart rate and metabolism

• By hibernating

What is one of the Arctic fox's strategies for finding food?

• Climbing trees to find bird eggs

• Swimming in open water

• Following polar bears to eat leftovers

• Digging deep holes in the ice

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