An alert arctic fox on the prowl hunts for lemmings in the snow on the arctic tundra during winter in Churchill, Manitoba, Quebec.

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The arctic fox listens carefully while hunting for lemmings under the snow pack. When he hears them moving, he rears back on his hind legs and pounces on his prey. The foxes sense of hearing is acute enough to hear this small creature moving about beneath the snow.

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Photo credit: © Richard Codington / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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