Are there foxes in Iceland?

The Arctic Fox, also called white, polar or snow fox, is indeed the only mammal native from Iceland and present here for thousands of years. The Arctic Fox survived through the last Ice Age and stayed here once the thick glacial ice receded. You might also find some of them in the Arctic Tundra in Greenland and Lapland.

What is an Arctic fox?

The Arctic Fox is the only native mammal in Iceland, present on the landmass for thousands of years. More incredibly is how much the Arctic Fox has adapted to its environment. It changes fur color based on the season and the surrounding environmental changes! There are different morph colors, including blue and brown.

Why do people hunt Arctic fox in Iceland?

By those who partake in blood sports, hunting Arctic Fox in Iceland is justified as a necessary action, utilised to protect cattle and Eider duck populations. This, of course, does not stand up for tourists visiting the island.

Do Arctic foxes hibernate?

Given such evolutionary tools, the Arctic Fox is, truly, a force of nature when it comes to living in some of the most frigid and inhospitable regions on the planet. Unlike most sub-arctic animals, the Arctic Fox does not hibernate throughout the winter but instead adapts itself to the natural surroundings.