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The Arctic Fox
The Arctic Fox’s population is dropping. Read this article to find out how you can help.
By Emma
Take A Closer Look At The Arctic Fox
The Arctic Fox was built for cold weather. For Example the Arctic Fox has a round, compact body. Deep thick fur is another characteristic of the Arctic Fox. The Arctic Fox has short legs, ears, and muzzle to conserve heat. In the winter the Arctic Fox has white fur, but in the summer their fur is brown. In addition Arctic Foxes can be from 9 to 12 inches tall, and weigh 3 to 12 pounds. As you can see the Arctic Fox's body was built for cold weather.
Where The Arctic Fox Lives
The Arctic Foxes habitat is the Arctic Tundra. The Arctic Tundra is cold and windy. In addition the Arctic Fox is found in the colder parts of Northern Asia, and Europe. The Arctic Tundra reaches temperatures as low as -76 F in the winter, and as high as 77F in the summer. The Arctic Tundra also surrounders the North Pole and stretches through Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Norway, Scandinavia, and even Iceland. Now you know about the Arctic Fox’s habitat.
Afraid To Be An Arctic Fox
The Arctic Fox is endangered because Arctic Foxes are prime target for fur trade. The Arctic Fox is losing space due to the larger Red Fox. Some Arctic Foxes are getting diseases and dying. Therefore the Arctic Fox in endangered.
Where There Is A Will, There’s A Way
Here are some solutions for the problem the Arctic Fox is endangered. One solution is supplemental food supplies are sometimes set out in the summer and winter with population control of the Red Fox. Another solution is to mix the litters during the good years to reduce the risk of inbreeding. Those are the solutions to the problem the Arctic Fox is endangered.
Power Words
If you want to find out more about the Arctic Fox go to these websites!!
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/
http://www.defenders.org/animal-factsheets
http://www.worldwildlife.org/
http://www.animalfactguide.com/
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/habitats
The Arctic Fox’s population is dropping. Read this article to find out how you can help.
By Emma
Take A Closer Look At The Arctic Fox
The Arctic Fox was built for cold weather. For Example the Arctic Fox has a round, compact body. Deep thick fur is another characteristic of the Arctic Fox. The Arctic Fox has short legs, ears, and muzzle to conserve heat. In the winter the Arctic Fox has white fur, but in the summer their fur is brown. In addition Arctic Foxes can be from 9 to 12 inches tall, and weigh 3 to 12 pounds. As you can see the Arctic Fox's body was built for cold weather.
Where The Arctic Fox Lives
The Arctic Foxes habitat is the Arctic Tundra. The Arctic Tundra is cold and windy. In addition the Arctic Fox is found in the colder parts of Northern Asia, and Europe. The Arctic Tundra reaches temperatures as low as -76 F in the winter, and as high as 77F in the summer. The Arctic Tundra also surrounders the North Pole and stretches through Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Norway, Scandinavia, and even Iceland. Now you know about the Arctic Fox’s habitat.
Afraid To Be An Arctic Fox
The Arctic Fox is endangered because Arctic Foxes are prime target for fur trade. The Arctic Fox is losing space due to the larger Red Fox. Some Arctic Foxes are getting diseases and dying. Therefore the Arctic Fox in endangered.
Where There Is A Will, There’s A Way
Here are some solutions for the problem the Arctic Fox is endangered. One solution is supplemental food supplies are sometimes set out in the summer and winter with population control of the Red Fox. Another solution is to mix the litters during the good years to reduce the risk of inbreeding. Those are the solutions to the problem the Arctic Fox is endangered.
Power Words
- Compact- Closely, neatly packed together
- Fur Trade- A worldwide industry selling animal fur.
- Inbreeding- Breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.
- Supplemental- Extra
If you want to find out more about the Arctic Fox go to these websites!!
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/
http://www.defenders.org/animal-factsheets
http://www.worldwildlife.org/
http://www.animalfactguide.com/
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/habitats