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The Arctic fox has been classified as a fox because, indeed, it is a species of fox. They are closely related to other foxes in the Genus vulpes, and they share nearly the same DNA as other species of foxes.

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If it has backbones that means its a vertebrate

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Because it has a spine.

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Yes, Arctic foxes are vertebrates.

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What kind of endangered level is the Arctic fox high medium or low?

The Arctic fox is classified as "of least concern." The lowest level.


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The Arctic fox is not endangered and is classified as a species "of least concern." It is quite plentiful throughout most of its range.


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Is there different types of arctic foxes?

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Is the Arctic fox that lives in the tundra endangered?

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What is the genus of an Arctic fox?

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