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Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra. Ever since explorers began venturing north into the harsh lands of the arctic, they have encountered arctic foxes in the unlikeliest of places. The arctic fox is an extraordinary creature. No bigger than a house cat, it survives on almost nothing in the middle of a land so hostile it seems incompatible with the very existence of life. The tundra is a place of endless days or endless nights where temperatures can reach -58°F (-50°C) for weeks at a time, and where the terrain consists mostly of ice sheets, pack ice, ice floes, icebergs, ice shelves and glaciers. Arctic Fox tells the story of this animal from its evolutionary beginnings to its difficult life in the far north involving: Mating and raising a family Hunting and scavenging Its relationship with the polar bear and other arctic inhabitants The fur trade Adaptation to seasonal changes The never-ending struggle for survival in a fragile and vanishing environment. This informative, lively and beautifully photographed book will fascinate naturalists and general readers.

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Exquisitely illustrated with Rosing?tm)s photos, this is an intriguing look at a little-known animal. -- Nancy Bent Booklist (12/15/2008)

It must be said at once that the book has fulfilled its aim of being an up-to-date, full account of the most significant biological features of the Arctic fox.... The author's success in getting things right can probably be attributed to a series of interviews with active Arctic fox scientists, who have also reviewed large parts of the book. The text is spiced with statements made by these scientists, capturing their fascination for the Arctic fox. The prose is vivid and non-technical, without losing precision--simply excellent science journalism.... This book is much more than its text. Indeed, what makes it an aesthetic masterpiece is its collection of photographs, all by Norbert Rosing. The book includes a number of photographs that, in terms of their composition of animal and environment, are true art.... If you have trouble understanding why this particular species...has been able to capture the attention and devotion of so many conservationists and scientists, this book will convincingly tell you why.--Rolf A. Ims, Department of Biology, University of Polar Research 28 2009 318-319 (06/01/2009)

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Garry Hamilton is a journalist whose articles have appeared in magazines around the world. He is the author of Frog Rescue and Rhino Rescue, in the acclaimed Firefly Animal Rescue series. Norbert Rosing travels annually to the Arctic to photograph arctic foxes, polar bears and other inhabitants of the region. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic and has won many awards for his work. He is the author and photographer of The World of the Polar Bear.

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