Red foxes and Arctic foxes dive headfirst into snow at up to 4 metres per second to catch small rodents, and the shape of their snouts reduces the impact force

Some foxes have a unique hunting behavior that they only use in winter: snow diving, where they dive face-first into snow without hurting their noses or breaking their heads.

Research has unveiled the secrets behind the fox's remarkable hunting technique, highlighting the role of their specialized snouts

When hunting for mice in winter, red and Arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2–4 meters per second, but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury,