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Hares are a bit larger than rabbits, and they typically have taller hind legs and longer ears. Snowshoe hares have especially large, furry feet that help them to move atop snow in the winter. They also have a snow-white winter coat that turns brown when the snow melts each spring. It takes about ten weeks for the coat to completely change color.
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The arctic fox is an incredibly hardy animal that can survive frigid Arctic temperatures as low as –58°F in the treeless lands where it makes its home. It has furry soles, short ears, and a short muzzle—all-important adaptations to the chilly clime. Arctic foxes live in burrows, and in a blizzard they may tunnel into the snow to create shelter.
Snow leopards are rare, beautiful gray leopards that live in the mountains of Central Asia. They are insulated by thick hair, and their wide, fur covered feet act as natural snowshoes. They have powerful legs and are tremendous leapers, able to jump as far as 50 feet. Snow leopards use their long tails for balance and as blankets to cover sensitive body parts against the severe mountain chill. Thank you Nova for suggesting this beautiful arctic creature.
The Penguin is an aquatic, flightless bird that is highly adapted to life in the water. Their distinct tuxedo-like appearence is called countershading, a form of camouflage that helps keep them safe in the water. Penguins do have wing bones, though they are flipper like and extremely suited to swimming. Penguins are found almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, where they catch their food underwater and raise their young on land.
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Every week I will blog about an animal for you to read about and I will take suggestions too, enjoy! (all of the facts are from other websites.) Archives
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