Venture Arctic they survive based upon their large numbers. Arctic fox - The Arctic fox hunts for small rodents and birds in the summer. In the winter months when food is scarce the Arctic fox becomes a scavenger, often following polar bears or wolves to feast on the remains of their prey. Arctic hare - The Arctic hare is particularly suited to escaping predation on the icy tundra. They are very fast, traveling at speeds up to forty miles per hour. Their blue-grey pelt turns pure white in the winter to help camouflage them from predators. Arctic wolf - Arctic wolves reside
Arctic ground squirrel Arctic ground squirrel The Arctic ground squirrel ("Urocitellus parryii") is a species of ground squirrel native to the Arctic. People in Alaska, particularly around the Aleutians, refer to them as "parka" (pronounced "par'kee") squirrels, most likely because their pelt is good for the ruff on parkas and for clothing. Subspecies listed alphabetically. The Arctic ground squirrel has a beige and tan coat with a white-spotted back. This squirrel has a short face, small ears, a dark tail and white markings around its eyes. Arctic ground squirrels undergo a coat change from summer to winter. Summer coats include red/yellow colorations along