Слайд 2Arctic Fox is a species of carnivorous mammal of the canine family,
usually attributed to the genus of foxes.
Arctic fox is a small predatory animal resembling a fox
Слайд 3has a lush fur coat;
fluffy tail;
color can be different (yellowish-gray, white, bluish);
short
muzzle;
the ears are small and rounded;
body length 45-70 cm;
tail up to 32 cm in length;
the height of the Arctic Fox is not more than 30 cm;
weight is 3.6 kg (sometimes up to a maximum weight of 8 kg);
body squat;
short paws;
the beast had a keen mind, a good sense of smell and sensitive hearing;
paw pads are covered with yellow hair.
Слайд 4Everyone knows that their fur is very valuable.
Слайд 5Animal lives in snow-covered areas with low temperature. Arctic Fox can be
found in Greenland, Alaska, Northern Russia and Canada. Animals can tolerate temperatures up to minus 50 degrees, and at temperatures below zero, most of their lives. Depending on the season, they change color.
Слайд 6When they wander, they feed on seals and leftover food left over
from polar bears. They willingly ruin nests of various birds: partridges, gulls, geese, ducks and all whose nests to them will come across. Arctic Fox very cleverly catch fish from reservoirs, it is also included in their diet. Often hunts for rodents. In addition, the Arctic Fox eat meat and various herbs. Their diet includes more than 25 of their species. Eats berries (cloudberry). Do not hesitate to take seaweed and algae.
Слайд 7Hunt animals in the moonlight, at dawn or during sunset. If the
street is very cold and windy Arctic foxes hide in burrows and eat supplies. Sometimes they go to settlements and take food from the hands of man. Quite friendly animals.
Слайд 8Тhese lovely animals are killed to make fur coats.
Is a very horrible!
Слайд 9The most endangered species is the blue Arctic foxes.