9 species of animals characterised by their white fur
Mountain goats have a thick, white covering of fur for winter camouflage. They have beards to ward against mountain breezes. They'll shed their winter coat when summer arrives.High-altitude areas have mountain goats.
They're a Bengal or Siberian tiger variety with white fur and black stripes instead of orange-brown. In colder climates, white tigers' coats are longer and thicker.
The Siberian hamster has silky, warm fur that helps it live in chilly environments. In winter, their fur turns white. They hide with the snow to avoid predators.
Peary caribou are a Canadian Arctic subspecies. Their robust coats let them survive the extreme cold of their home. Their short, black fur changes to creamy-white in winter for camouflage.
Arctic foxes inhabit northern North America, Europe, and Asia. Summer grey, winter white. This helps them mix with the cold climate. Their winter coat is thick and white.
White Yaks have wool, which is different from other animals' fur in texture. Heavy-set animals have long, dense fur that hangs below their bellies. This helps them withstand high-altitude winters.
The winter coat of the short-tailed weasel is silky and dense. Summertime brown fur. These animals live in Montana, Wyoming, and Oregon. They're called Alaskan ermine.
The Arctic hare's fur changes from grayish-brown to white in winter. They're the largest hare in North America at 17 to 28 inches long and 6 to 12 pounds.
Polar bears are the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world. These bears have the strongest bite. They hunt seals and wait at a breathing hole in solitude.