Arctic foxes are perhaps the only canid that has no fear of man. They have been observed stealing food from camps and bothered men skinning seals. This is rather unusual, because the arctic fox has been persecuted just like any other fox for its fur. So it is surprising that they still come into such close contact with people. It is believed they are also carried by ice floes in the springtime.
Arctic foxes have a distinct seasonal movement pattern.
They live in the northernmost parts of their range during the spring and summer, and return inland in autumn to mate and raise their young. Arctic foxes also maintain large home ranges, which can be from 3 - 7 sq. Territory size is influenced by availability of prey. The arctic fox appears to be monogamous, with pairs staying together a significant amount of time. May. After a gestation period of 53 days, the arctic fox gives birth to a litter of 5-10 cubs in an underground den.