Here's why they wouldn't thrive in a desert:
* Climate: Arctic foxes are adapted to extremely cold temperatures, with thick fur and a layer of fat for insulation. Deserts are characterized by extreme heat and lack of moisture, which would be unsuitable for them.
* Food sources: Arctic foxes primarily feed on lemmings and other small rodents that thrive in the tundra. Deserts typically lack these prey species.
* Water availability: Arctic foxes can survive in areas with limited water access, as they get some moisture from their prey. Deserts often have very little available water, making survival difficult.
Instead of deserts, you might find desert foxes (like the Fennec fox) in those arid environments!