The Arctic fox is a small, resilient mammal perfectly adapted to life in the harsh conditions of the Arctic tundra. About the size of a domestic cat, it has a compact body, short legs, and a bushy tail, all helping it conserve heat. One of its most striking features is its thick fur, which changes with the seasons—bright white in winter to blend with snow and brown or grey in summer to match the tundra landscape.

Located on the island of Spitsbergen, which is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago and situated in the Arctic Ocean, the artic fox was resting on a grassy slope surrounded by Glaucous Gulls, hopeful for an easy meal.

The image shows a bearded seal resting serenely on a floating piece of sea ice in the Arctic. Its large, robust body is covered in a sleek, dark grey coat, contrasting with the pale white and blue hues of the ice. The seal’s most distinctive feature—its long, thick, white whiskers—is prominently displayed, curving downward in a fan-like pattern from its broad muzzle. These sensitive whiskers are essential tools for detecting prey on the seafloor.