Arctic Hare Adaptations: Surviving the Extreme Cold
- Camouflage: White winter fur, gray-brown summer coat.
- Large hind feet act as snowshoes.
- Thick, multi-layered fur with water-repellent tips.
- Seasonal color change for year-round concealment.
- Compact body minimizes heat loss.
- Snow burrows for shelter and food storage.
- Behavioral: inactive in coldest hours; feed at twilight.
- Diet: woody plants, buds; caches food for scarcity.
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