In the winter, they turn white to camouflage with the snow. It's harder for predators to spot an animal that matches the background in all seasons. This technique is a wonder of evolution ...

Without consistent snow cover, they're essentially sitting ducks for predators. "They don't look around and say, 'I'm white, I'm on a brown background ... winter tick infestation. On average, each ...

That could lead to colder soils in the winter, which means animals that rely on snow as a refuge will likely experience more temperature-related stress. The subnivium still provides a much-needed ...

Kris Cheng, Alaska, 2019 The usually reddish coat of this fox turns white in the winter, helping it hunt smaller animals and survive ... t get out and enjoy the snow. Trey Lindsay, Tennessee ...