With Less Snow, Can Coat-Changing Animals Adapt Quick Enough To Avoid Predators?
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While you may be able to easily change your coat when the snow melts, it’s not so simple for animals whose fur turns white in winter for camouflage. A new…
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With Less Snow, Can Coat-Changing Animals Adapt Quick Enough To