As winter approaches and the landscape transforms into a snowy wonderland, some animals undergo a remarkable transformation of their own—shedding their summer coats for a striking white appearance
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This seasonal change, known as "seasonal camouflage," helps these animals blend into their wintry surroundings, offering them protection from predators and aiding in their survival
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Here are seven animals that turn white in winter
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The Arctic fox turns white during the winter months. Native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, this small fox is perfectly adapted to its cold environment
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The snowshoe hare is found in the boreal forests of North America, where it faces a variety of predators. In response to the changing seasons, this animal undergoes a dramatic colour change
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In summer, the ermine sports a brown coat with a white underbelly. However, as winter sets in, it undergoes a transformation into a nearly pure white coat, except for the tip of its tail, which remains black
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The collared lemming, a small rodent native to the Arctic, is another animal that turns white in winter
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The siberian hamster's fur turns white as winter approaches. This transformation helps the animal to be less visible to predators
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The mountain hare's fur changes color with the seasons. Its brown or gray summer coat turns white in winter, offering it excellent camouflage in snowy conditions