An Arctic fox meanders lazily with a bloody tail ... legal — and finger-pointed a number of retail brands that use fox fur from Finland. China is the world's most important export market ...

When snow and ice melt in the short Arctic summer, the fox’s white fur seems to melt away, too. They shed their floof to make way for a shorter bluish-gray or brown coat to blend in with the ...

A slumbering Arctic fox in winter will wrap its long, bushy tail around its body for added warmth. Its feet are covered in dense fur to insulate against the cold and provide traction on the ice.

However, this crazy Arctic fox behavior has baffled researchers for years. That all came to a head in 2024 when the true purpose and mechanics behind this Arctic fox hunting tactic were revealed.

The Arctic fox’s fur changes color seasonally, white in winter and brownish-gray in summer for camouflage.

The arctic fox has darker fur in the summer months, but when winter comes it has developed this pure white coat to help it blend into the snow while scavenging and hunting. The fur is also thick ...

Thick fur and small ears help the Arctic fox retain body heat The Arctic fox lives in a cold habitat. It has thick fur in order to retain its body heat. The coat of the Arctic fox is always thick ...

A slumbering Arctic fox in winter will wrap its long, bushy tail around its body for added warmth. Its feet are covered in dense fur to insulate against the cold and provide traction on the ice.