BIOL-4777EL Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Sandhill Crane, Arctic Fox, Snow Goose
3 Dec 2015
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The artic fox is well adapted to its frigid environment of alaska (the arctic tundra), which can reach temperatures as low as -50o c (national geographic, 2015). It has small short ears, and a compact body that has an average weight of 3,500g (natural. The artic has two main seasons: winter and summer. The winter season is very icy, windy, dark and long lasting around nine months at an average temperature of -340c (louis, 2014). In contrast, the summer is very cool, and short lasting only around three months at an average temperature 3-120c (louis, 2014). This flux in temperature causes seasonal changes in the habitat, including flora and fauna species and abundance. This change also forces the artic fox to switch its appearance and prey type. In the summer, they have short brown fur to help stay comfortable temperature wise, and blend in to their environment.
