Arctic Fox's Fearless Hunt over Precarious Cliff Edge | 4K | Svalbard | Robert E Fuller

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. *TRAVEL LIKE ME* __________________ If you'd like to follow in my footsteps take a look at my travel page - where you can find my itinerary and book a trip to Svalbard too: https://www.robertefuller.com/travel/ Or, follow this playlist and journey with me through Svalbard to see more extraordinary animal sightings:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFNTfcvHIVQMsk_9tWdb2eLz  And watch more of my travel adventures here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFORzTrOkSjVIPb8cpYLknRc *ABOUT THIS FILM* ____________________ 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. *ABOUT ME* ____________ 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. You can support my work by donating here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A52ZHAMJZC3J4 or joining one of my supporter communities: https://www.robertefuller.com/support_and_donate/ You may like to purchase my artwork: https://www.robertefuller.com. Many of my paintings are portraits of the characters you watch here! You can also follow me on these platforms: Website: https://www.robertefuller.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertEFullerArt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertEFuller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RobertEFuller/ Or sign up to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/robertefuller/newslettersignup #robertefuller #arcticfox #wildtravel *CHAPTERS* _____________ 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! ___________________ © Robert E Fuller Copyright Disclaimer: Please feel free to share my videos but do not download any content without permission with the intent to re-upload. If you would like to license any content, please get in touch: [email protected]