Arctic fox

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arctic-fox

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Vulpes lagopus
2. What is the lifespan?Average 1 year in the wild; maximum recorded up to 11 years
3. What does an Arctic fox look like?An Arctic fox has a fluffy, dense coat that changes color with the seasons—white in winter and brown or gray in summer. Its fur is layered with soft undercoat and longer guard hairs that keep it warm and dry.
4. How does an Arctic fox stay warm in the cold?Its body shape is compact and rounded, which reduces heat loss. The fur-covered ears, short muzzle, and fur on its paws keep the cold out, and the bushy tail can be wrapped around the body for extra warmth.

Circumpolar: Located or found around the North Pole or South Pole.
Thermoregulation: The process that allows the body to maintain its core internal temperature.
Cooperative Breeding: A social system where individuals other than the parents help raise the young.