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Arctic foxNorthern fox (Alopex lagopus) found throughout the Arctic, usually on tundra or mountains near the sea. Its short, rounded ears and short muzzle reduce its body area exposed to heat loss, and it has fur-covered soles. It is 20–24 in. (50–60 cm) long (excluding the 12-in., or 30-cm, tail) and weighs 7–17 lbs (3–8 kg). It has two colour phases. Individuals in the white phase are grayish brown in summer and white in winter; those in the blue phase (blue foxes of the fur trade) are grayish in summer and gray-blue in winter. The Arctic fox dwells in burrows and feeds on any available animal or vegetable material. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Simpson, 32, played in Denmark last season for the Herning Blue Fox, appearing in seven games. Department of Justice at the behest of then-attorney general Janet Reno--and still flourishes today, the Blue Fox won't have such a happy ending. One bold double-page spread reveals a small white fox racing around a large polar bear in the snowy vista, while another displays a dramatic pair of foxes -- a white fox and an unusual blue fox, whose coat remains dark throughout the year. |
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