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Blue Fox by © Doug Allan

The Blue Fox (Alopex lagopus) is a color variation of the white Arctic Fox. Its coat is pale grey in the winter and thinner & darker in the summer. The

Blue Fox

is more commonly found in marine areas, where its coloration provides better camouflage. Arctic Foxes have small ears and a short nose, which prevent excess heat loss in freezing conditions. It is an opportunistic animal, feeding on anything it can find, including rodents, carrion, berries and refuse. It makes dens and breeds in snow-free areas in summer, and may travel hundreds of kilometers to reach its winter hunting grounds.