Why is the arctic fox endangered?

Several reasons are contributing to the endangered status of the Arctic fox, including the poor availability of lemmings as prey, which have not had their peak years of yield lately. Also, the spread of the predator red fox in Arctic fox habitats is also a factor. Slowdowns in Arctic fox breeding is keeping the population from replenishing itself. read more

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Also, the Arctic fox is losing ground to the larger red fox. As their name suggests, Arctic foxes are specially adapted to thrive in the cold winters and thick snows of the far north. Where conditions are less extreme, however, this highly specialized species is generally out-competed by its cousin, the more adaptable red fox. read more