Arctic Fox

An arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in transition from its winter to summer coat walks across on old lava field on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula. Arctic foxes have limbs, snouts and ears that are shorter than average, a feature that minimizes heat loss and the risk of frostbite. The pads of their feet are also covered in fur. Arctic foxes are primarily nocturnal; this fox was photographed shortly after midnight.

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An arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in transition from its winter to summer coat walks across on old lava field on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula. Arctic foxes have limbs, snouts and ears that are shorter than average, a feature that minimizes heat loss and the risk of frostbite. The pads of their feet are also covered in fur. Arctic foxes are primarily nocturnal; this fox was photographed shortly after midnight.