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The Arctic Fox is a much smaller animal than the Red, with a less elongated muzzle. Its distribution is circumpolar, with considerable differences between local races, as can be seen in these specimens. |
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1. Arctic fox skull, young adult
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2. Arctic fox skull, aged animal
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Image 1
Sex - male
Stage - young adult
Date collected - August 1991
Area collected - N E Greenland
Source - Found dead on tundra
Image 2
Stage - old adult
Area collected - N America
Source - Fur farm
Image courtesy of private collector
Canadian Wildlife Service Who's Who
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Taxonomy :
Order - Carnivora (typical carnivores)
Suborder - Canoidea ("dog-like")
Family - Canidae (dogs)
Dental Formula :
3.1.4.2 / 3.1.4.3
Measurements :
Image 1
Condylobasal length - 118mm
Zygomatic width - 67mm
Jaw length - 87mm
Nasal length - 40mm
Image 2
Overall length - 141mm
Zygomatic width - 76mm
Scientific Name :
Alopex - "fox" (Greek)
lagopus - "hare-foot" (Greek)
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