Learn why Arctic foxes change their fur color in the summer to blend into their environment, explained simply for kids.
Hello! Let's learn about Arctic foxes and their special fur. During winter, Arctic foxes have white fur that helps them hide in the snow. This keeps them safe from enemies and helps them catch food.
But in summer, the snow melts and the land turns brown and rocky, so white fur would stand out. To stay hidden, Arctic foxes change their fur color to brown or gray. This way, they blend into the summer landscape and stay safe.
It's like how you might wear a raincoat when it's rainy or sunglasses when it's sunny. The Arctic fox changes to what suits the season best!