Winter Chameleons: 7 Species That Change in the winter

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 12, 2024

Arctic Fox

The Arctic fox offers excellent snow-dwelling concealment thanks to its fur, which transforms from brown or gray in the summer to pristine white in the winter.

Snowshoe Hare

To avoid predators, the snowshoe hare mixes in perfectly with wintry environments thanks to its summertime brown coat that becomes white in the winter.

Ptarmigan

In its chilly, mountainous environment, this bird becomes almost invisible in the winter as its speckled brown plumage changes to a snowy white hue.

Weasel

During the winter, the weasel's brown fur changes to white, which helps it blend in with its surroundings when it goes snowshoeing.

Siberian Hamster

During the winter, the fur of this small rodent turns white, helping it blend nicely with its snow-covered surroundings.

Stoat (Ermine)

The stoat blends in with the snowy surroundings throughout the winter months by having a white coat with a black tip to its tail.

Collared Lemming

In the snow-covered Arctic tundra, the collared lemming's white fur provides protection from predators during the winter months.

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