Arctic foxes' majestic coats camouflage them in the snow. With the sweet face of a puppy and a luscious white fur coat, Arctic foxes are certainly cute. But that pristine coat isn't just for show.

Arctic foxes are known for their remarkable seasonal camouflage, which helps them survive and hunt effectively. In winter, ...

One way animals camouflage themselves is through a disguise. An animal that uses a disguise to hide itself is an Arctic fox. The Arctic fox has white fur, and this helps it disguise itself to ...

However, this crazy Arctic fox behavior has baffled researchers for years. That all came to a head in 2024 when the true purpose and mechanics behind this Arctic fox hunting tactic were revealed.

In winter, the Arctic fox's coat is white. This provides camouflage against snow and ice. In spring and summer, the coat changes to brown or grey. This gives better camouflage when surface snow ...

Arctic foxes don’t hibernate, but instead grow thick, white winter coats that camouflage well with the snow. Now, however, due to climate change, the first snowfall of the season might start to arrive ...