“And a long snout helps them go deeper in the snow and reach the prey earlier and faster.” While arctic foxes live in the northernmost parts of North America, Europe and Asia, red foxes are ...

The fox's hunting prowess involves stillness, sharp senses and dramatic leaps. By penetrating snowpack layers, they reach prey hidden beneath.

They’re a bit smaller and lighter than lowland foxes, which — along with their extra-furry toe pads — helps them walk on snow. Unfortunately there are very few Sierra Nevada red foxes left. They’re ...

Coyotes and red foxes also hunt like arctic foxes. The noise from airplanes, vehicles and other engines likely makes it harder for these species to hear rodent footsteps under the snow. And as the ...

Coyotes and red foxes also hunt like arctic foxes. The noise from airplanes, vehicles and other engines likely makes it harder for these species to hear rodent footsteps under the snow.