Arctic foxes may be small, but they are fearless and this, along with their cunning intelligence, is the key to their survival in the frozen Arctic Circle.

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ABOUT THIS FILM
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The Arctic fox, also known as white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, was top of my wildlife wish list when I visited the Arctic Circle.

Svalbard
This epic landscape is harsh and unforgiving and yet it teams with wildlife. Thousands of breeding seabirds clamour on its towering cliffs, providing plenty of food for the Arctic Fox.

Coat colour
In winter Arctic foxes have a thick, white coat, but here they are sporting their mottled summer fur, perfectly camouflaged against the tundra and rocky terrain.

Fearless
Watching a male nimbly scale a sheer cliff, leaping effortlessly between ledges, is incredible.

Small sized fox
When this arctic fox catches a kittiwake you get a sense of scale. This fox species' short, rounded shape is an adaptation to this cold environment since it helps reduce heat loss.

Arctic summer
It’s important for foxes to make the most of this summer bounty, ensuring they can put on plenty of weight for the tough winter months ahead.

Fox cubs
This fox has a family. It's cubs would have been born in late spring, emerging from the den four weeks later. One is a rare blue morph… it won’t turn white for winter, staying dark all year round.

Fox play
Watching the foxes chase and tumble, the lessons learned at this young age are clear: more aggressive pups get first dibs on food and sleeping spots, increasing their own chances of survival. Watch as one brave youngster leaves the safety of the pack to raid its parents

Family dynamics
Both fox parents care for the young but this male is working hard to provide. The seabirds are plentiful now, but arctic foxes also eat insects, seaweed and carrion, such as reindeer carcasses.

Fearless foxes
These cunning creatures have also been known to follow hunting polar bears to scavenge their leftovers. Even more impressive once you know the polar bear is the Arctic fox’s only predator on Svalbard.

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I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers.

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Arctic foxes
00:43 Wildlife of Svalbard
01:26 Arctic fox hunting
04:03 Arctic fox family dynamics
05:31 Fox cubs
06:22 A versatile hunter
07:04 One adventurous cub
09:14 Book your trip!

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