We’ve known Arctic foxes and their relatives, red foxes, dive into the snow for prey for years at this point ... Arctic foxes tend to jump in a northeastern direction, corresponding with the Earth’s ...

“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 ...

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 ...