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How Arctic foxes survive in Russia's tundra
Summer survival challenges in the Russian Arctic
Warm-blooded animals such as the Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) can use nonshivering thermogenesis, the production of heat through metabolic processes, to maintain body temperature in cold climates. Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus)
Summer in the Siberian Arctic: A tale of survival
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How Arctic foxes survive in Russia's tundra
On Russia's Wrangel Island, an Arctic fox hunting for eggs in a colony of snow geese.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Bakhtovar Khobilov/Dreamstime.com
Summer survival challenges in the Russian Arctic
Arctic foxes and snowy owls struggling to find food in the Siberian Arctic.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Summer in the Siberian Arctic: A tale of survival
Snow geese goslings facing threats from various animals, including Arctic foxes and...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Hannah Babiak/Dreamstime.com

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Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus).
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“White” phase of Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) changing to its summer coat
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Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus).
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Warm-blooded animals such as the Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) can use nonshivering...
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Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus)
The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) often loses its characteristic white fur...
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