10K views · 356 reactions | Puffin toys in all sizes and shapes are some of the most popular items sold in souvenir shops in Iceland, which is why Icelanders call them “puffin shops” ️ Is puffin spotting in your travel plans for Iceland? 襁 | Guide to Iceland | Facebook

Remember to make the most out of the puffin season in Iceland! 🇮🇸 During summer, puffins nest on cliffsides near the ocean all over Iceland 🌊 Some of the best places to spot them are by Dyrholaey Lighthouse on the South Coast, the Westman Islands, and Latrabjarg in the remote Westfjords 📍 | Guide to Iceland

13K views · 783 reactions | Millions of puffins come to breed in Iceland for the summer - what do we know about these loveable seabirds? | Guide to Iceland | Facebook

The Arctic fox is the only native land mammal on Iceland. Despite active volcanoes, limited forest cover, and an extreme northern climate, the Arctic fox has managed to eke out a living on this island since the last Ice Age.Arctic foxes are dimorphic, which means they can exhibit one of two phases—brown or white. They are the lone canine to undergo a change in coat color from summer to winter. The white Arctic fox begins molting in early July to expose its summer fur, which is fawn-colored and b

Tourist Oliver Staiger, who has visited Iceland 14 times, said this was the first time he’s spotted arctic foxes there. | In The Know

Arctic foxes are difficult to spot and film—especially when in their springtime camouflage. | National Geographic