Two species of fox are common on the Seward Peninsula. Unlike most other foxes, their ears are rounded on the tips - an adaptation to the extreme cold that they must endure in winter.
Arctic foxes are more common in coastal areas, especially on the northern Seward Peninsula.
They may often be seen along streams or other water courses or around cabins. There are usually a couple of red fox in the Serpentine Hot Springs area. Fox are active throughout the day, but are most often seen in morning and evening. Both species of fox feed on small mammals including voles, lemmings and an occasional hare. They will also eat salmon, berries, and food left around human camps.