| Key Facts
Scientific name : Alopex lagopus
Size : Body 46-69 cm long; tail 30 cm long
Habitat : Tundra, open woodland
Distribution : Arctic regions of North America, Asia, and Europe
Reproduction : Female produces litter of 4-11 offspring in May or June; gestation period seven or eight weeks; offspring are cared for by both parents
Diet : Voles, lemmings, birds, birds' eggs, carrion
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