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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Chordata |
Class | : | Mammalia |
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Order | : | Carnivora |
Family | : | Canidae |
Genus | : | Alopex |
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Scientific Name | : | Alopex Lagopus |
Type | : | Mammal |
Diet | : | Carnivore |
Size (L) | : | 70cm - 110cm (28in - 43in) |
Weight | : | 1.4kg - 9.4kg (3lbs - 21lbs) |
Top Speed | : | 45km/h (30mph) |
Life Span | : | 7 - 10 years |
Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
Colour | : | White, Black, Grey |
Skin Type | : | Fur |
Favourite Food | : | Lemmings |
Habitat | : | Polar forest regions |
Average Litter Size | : | 5 |
Main Prey | : | Lemmings, Berries, Insects |
Predators | : | Snowy Owl, Wolf, Polar Bear |
Distinctive Features | : | Thick fur that changes colour with season |