In the warm southwest United States rabbits are brown and have long ears. In polar regions rabbits are white and have shorter ears.
Why do rabbits from polar regions have white fur?
Responses
A The white fur is more attractive.The white fur is more attractive.
B The white fur camouflages them in the snow.The white fur camouflages them in the snow.
C The white fur reflects more light warming the rabbit.The white fur reflects more light warming the rabbit.
D The white fur makes the rabbits stand out in the snow.
B The white fur camouflages them in the snow.
Having white fur helps the rabbits blend in with their snowy surroundings, making it harder for predators to spot them. This adaptation increases their chances of survival in the harsh polar environment.