Food
Carnivore
Arctic foxes eat lemmings, birds, eggs and berries.
Meat eater
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Arctic Fox Facts for Kids: A Is for Arctic Fox
Arctic foxes have fur on the bottoms of their paws to keep warm. Their coat turns white in winter so they can hide in the snow. Here are easy Arctic fox facts for kids: what Arctic foxes eat, how big they grow, what a baby Arctic fox is called and where Arctic foxes live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter A.
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Carnivorediet
Kitbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Arctic foxes
Two more true facts about the Arctic fox that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Arctic Fox”
Arctic Fox starts with the letter A. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Its coat turns white in winter and brown or grey in summer.
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One more fact
Arctic foxes wrap their bushy tail around them like a blanket.
Act it outMove like an Arctic fox for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter A in “Arctic Fox”.
Ask a questionWhat would an Arctic fox eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Arctic Fox Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Arctic fox, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An arctic fox is about 55 cm (22 in) long plus a fluffy tail.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Arctic foxes live for about 3 to 6 years in the wild.
LifespanBaby
Kit
A baby Arctic fox is called a kit.
Baby nameGroup
Skulk
A group of Arctic foxes is called a skulk.
Group nameHabitat
Arctic
Arctic foxes are found in the Arctic tundra.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Arctic foxes have fur on the bottoms of their paws to keep warm. Their coat turns white in winter so they can hide in the snow.
Arctic Fox is a mammalLetter
A is for Arctic fox
Arctic Fox has 9 letters and starts with A.
Say: Arctic Fox
Quick quiz
Arctic Fox Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Arctic Fox Coloring Page: Letter A Worksheet
Done reading about the Arctic fox? Print the free letter A sheet, say “A is for Arctic fox” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Arctic Fox Questions Kids Ask
Arctic foxes eat lemmings, birds, eggs and berries. That makes the Arctic fox a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
An arctic fox is about 55 cm (22 in) long plus a fluffy tail.
Arctic foxes live for about 3 to 6 years in the wild.
A baby Arctic fox is called a kit.
A group of Arctic foxes is called a skulk.
Arctic foxes live in the Arctic tundra. Their favorite habitat is: arctic.
Yes. The Arctic fox is a mammal. Arctic foxes have fur on the bottoms of their paws to keep warm. Their coat turns white in winter so they can hide in the snow.
Arctic Fox starts with the letter A. Say it slowly and listen for the A sound at the start.
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