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Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Zoo section
Arctic tundra
Diet
Carnivorous
Habitat
Alpine and Arctic tundra
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
They prey on lemmings and voles and complement their diet with eggs, birds, fish, insects, algae, fruit and carcasses. They will store food in times of abundance.
Lifespan
In nature, 8 to 10 years and around 12 in captivity.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place between February and April. After a gestation period of about 50 days, the female has a litter of 3 to 9 cubs. The young are weaned 6 to 7 weeks later. Both the male and female care for the offspring.
Predators
Aside from human beings, natural predators of the Arctic fox are dogs and grey wolves. The young are often attacked by the snowy owl.ent être attaqués par le harfang des neiges.