This manual covers the Arctic Fox, a remarkable creature adapted to survive in the extreme conditions of the arctic tundra. Known for its resilience and ability to thrive in a harsh environment characterized by extreme temperatures and icy landscapes, the Arctic Fox is a testament to evolutionary ingenuity. This guide explores its life cycle, including mating and raising young, its strategies for hunting and scavenging, and its interactions with other arctic wildlife. It also delves into the historical significance of the fur trade and the fox's ongoing struggle for survival in a fragile and changing ecosystem.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information on the Arctic Fox, drawing from detailed observations and scientific research. It aims to educate readers on the unique adaptations and behaviors that allow this species to flourish in one of the planet's most challenging habitats. By detailing its life at the top of the world, this guide serves as an invaluable resource for naturalists, researchers, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of arctic wildlife and the intricate relationships within this unique environment.
Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra.
Ever since explorers began venturing north into the harsh lands of the arctic, they have encountered arctic foxes in the unlikeliest of places. The arctic fox is an extraordinary creature. No bigger than a house cat, it survives on almost nothing in the middle of a land so hostile it seems incompatible with the very existence of life. The tundra is a place of endless days or endless nights where temperatures can reach -58°F (-50°C) for weeks at a time, and where the terrain consists mostly of ice sheets, pack ice, ice floes, icebergs, ice shelves and glaciers.
Arctic Fox tells the story of this animal from its evolutionary beginnings to its difficult life in the far north involving:
- Mating and raising a family
- Hunting and scavenging
- Its relationship with the polar bear and other arctic inhabitants
- The fur trade
- Adaptation to seasonal changes
- The never-ending struggle for survival in a fragile and vanishing environment.
This informative, lively and beautifully photographed book will fascinate naturalists and general readers.
Author: Hamilton, Garry
Publisher: Firefly Books
Illustration: y
Language: ENG
Title: Arctic Fox: Life at the Top of the World
Pages: 00232 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00232 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-12-23
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781554073412
Category: Nature : Wildlife
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Zoology - Mammals
Category: Photography : Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals
Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra.
Ever since explorers began venturing north into the harsh lands of the arctic, they have encountered arctic foxes in the unlikeliest of places. The arctic fox is an extraordinary creature. No bigger than a house cat, it survives on almost nothing in the middle of a land so hostile it seems incompatible with the very existence of life. The tundra is a place of endless days or endless nights where temperatures can reach -58°F (-50°C) for weeks at a time, and where the terrain consists mostly of ice sheets, pack ice, ice floes, icebergs, ice shelves and glaciers.
Arctic Fox tells the story of this animal from its evolutionary beginnings to its difficult life in the far north involving:
- Mating and raising a family
- Hunting and scavenging
- Its relationship with the polar bear and other arctic inhabitants
- The fur trade
- Adaptation to seasonal changes
- The never-ending struggle for survival in a fragile and vanishing environment.
This informative, lively and beautifully photographed book will fascinate naturalists and general readers.
Author: Hamilton, Garry
Publisher: Firefly Books
Illustration: y
Language: ENG
Title: Arctic Fox: Life at the Top of the World
Pages: 00232 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00232 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-12-23
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781554073412
Category: Nature : Wildlife
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Zoology - Mammals
Category: Photography : Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals
