These 5 animals turn white in winter – here’s why

When people think of animals changing colour, chameleons usually come to mind. But they aren’t the only ones with that trick up their sleeve.

In some of the coldest parts of the world, a few animals go through a slow makeover every year. As snow starts covering the ground, their brown or grey coats gradually turn white. It’s not for show. It’s their way of staying hidden, escaping predators, and surviving another harsh winter.

What’s even more fascinating is that when the snow melts, many of them change back again.

Here are five animals that do this every year.

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