What threats do Arctic foxes face?

Arctic foxes are threatened by climate change, which reduces their habitats and food sources, as well as hunting for their fur and illegal capture for the pet trade.

Can you adopt an Arctic fox?

You can symbolically adopt an Arctic fox through our program. By adopting, you support conservation efforts and receive a special adoption package.

How does climate change affect Arctic foxes?

Climate change is melting Arctic ice, which reduces the habitats and prey available for Arctic foxes. This makes them highly vulnerable to environmental changes.

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Melting Arctic ice due to climate change is contributing to the decline of the Arctic fox population. They may be down, but don’t count them out.

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Meet Our Arctic Fox

A former victim of the pet trade, today Artie’s story is shared as part of our world-class education program, teaching respect for wildlife and the vital roles they play in the health of our ecosystems. Artie is an ambassador to his wild counterparts and enjoys connecting with his keepers and guests every day.

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From the pet trade to animal ambassadors.

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Wild About Arctic Foxes

Meet a Polar Predator on Thin Ice

“For thousands of generations, the Gwich’in people have lived off the Arctic Refuge, what they call ‘the Sacred Place Where Life Begins.’ For hundreds of thousands of caribou, for polar bears, muskox, wolves, arctic foxes and over 200 species of migratory birds it is exactly that, a birthing ground. These Arctic species are dependent on the Arctic Refuge for their survival.”

– Florian Schulz, wildlife photographer, filmmaker, speaker

Where do Arctic foxes live?

The Arctic fox lives north of the Arctic Circle in places you might expect given their name – the frozen Arctic and alpine tundra of places like Siberia, Greenland, Alaska and Canada.

Is the Arctic fox endangered?

Though currently listed as a population of least concern, the Arctic fox has been identified as one of the species that may be hit the hardest by global warming. The reduction of habitats and valuable food sources has caused some areas in the world to classify the Arctic fox as locally endangered.

Several other threats to their population include hunting due to the fur industry and even the pet trade.

How big is an Arctic fox?

The Arctic fox is far smaller than their red fox cousins, weighing about 7-15 pounds with a height of 11 inches on average – that’s about as tall as a sheet of paper.

While we think of an Arctic fox as white as snow, their fur actually changes seasonally from winter white to brown or gray during the snowmelt to camouflage with their surroundings.

What do Arctic foxes eat?

Arctic foxes are agile hunters who can be found trotting along the sea ice scavenging hunts from polar bears or flushing out migratory birds hoping to find their eggs.

Adopt the Arctic Fox

The Arctic fox’s future is on thin ice, but by educating future generations of conservationists, we’re working to ensure environmental stewardship that will benefit foxes like Artie. Your symbolic adoption of our fox family includes a special adoption package.

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