Threats of Arctic Foxes
Climate ChangeAccording to WWF ArcticFox, "Temperatures in the Arctic are rising at twice the rate of the rest of the world. Warming temperatures are linked to many changes in the Arctic, including reduced sea ice, melting permafrost and rising sea levels."
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Hunting and DiseasesAs the website, Threats to Arctic Fox states, "In addition to being prime targets of the fur trade, some Arctic fox populations have also fallen victim to diseases spread from domestic dogs."
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Killed by enemiesThe website, Threats to Arctic Foxes, explains 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.
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