Arctic Fox

Key Points
Welcome to the Arctic Fox Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most beautiful foxes! These mammals are known for their pure white coats of fur and their incredible hearing that allows them to locate the exact location of prey.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Artic Foxes if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these beautiful animals!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the Arctic fox?
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- Vulpes vulpes
- Vulpes lagopus
- Canis lupus
- Ursus maritimus
- What is the average weight of an Arctic fox?
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- 11-13 pounds
- 2-4 pounds
- 5-7 pounds
- 8-10 pounds
- What is the average length of an Arctic fox, not including the tail?
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- 37-42 inches
- 31-36 inches
- 18-24 inches
- 25-30 inches
- What is the average lifespan of an Arctic fox in the wild?
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- 3-4 years
- 8-9 years
- 6-7 years
- 2-3 years
- What is the Arctic fox's primary prey?
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- Caribou
- Polar bears
- Seals
- Lemmings
- What is the Arctic fox's scientific classification?
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- Fish
- Bird
- Mammal
- Reptile
- What can the Arctic fox's be found?
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- Canada
- Greenland
- All of the Above
- Antarctica
- What is the Arctic fox's coat color in the summer?
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- White
- Grey
- Black
- Brown
- What is the Arctic fox's coat color in the winter?
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- Grey
- Black
- Brown
- White
- What is the Arctic fox's primary habitat?
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- Rainforest
- Tundra
- Desert
- Grassland
- What is the Arctic fox's average litter size?
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- 3-5
- 7-9
- 1-3
- 5-7
- What is the Arctic fox's gestation period?
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- 90-100 days
- 70-80 days
- 50-60 days
- 30-40 days
- What is the Arctic fox's diet?
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- Herbivorous
- Insectivorous
- Carnivorous
- Omnivorous
- What is the Arctic fox's primary predator?
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- Eagles
- Wolves
- Humans
- Polar bears
- What is the Arctic fox's scientific family?
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- Ursidae
- Mustelidae
- Felidae
- Canidae
- What is the Arctic fox's primary sense?
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- Smell
- Sight
- Hearing
- Taste
- What is the Arctic fox's secondary sense?
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- Sight
- Smell
- Taste
- Hearing
Types Of Arctic Foxes
This small fox is also known as the snow fox, white fox, or polar fox and is one of 12 species that belongs to the family of true foxes, the genus Vulpes and the family Canidae. There are currently 8 recognized subspecies of arctic foxes fo the species Vulpes lagopus that are:
Interesting Facts
This cute fox is also one of the most vicious hunters, which shows that looks can be deceiving. They are known for their ability to catch lemmings, which are not the easiest to attain. The fox uses its keep sense of smell and is able to track down its prey in underground tunnels. Once located, it will jump several feet into the air and "dive" straight down into the snow to obtain it. Read on to discover more interesting fox facts:


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