You Won't Believe These Astounding Nature Photos Are Real

Arctic Hares

These may look like sentient snowballs, but they are actually Arctic hares, also known as polar rabbits. This species has adapted over thousands of years to survive the harsh Arctic climate. In winter, their fur shifts from white to brown or gray in order to camouflage them from predators.

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The More You Know

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