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The Arctic fox changes colour in winter.

Why it is true

The Arctic fox has white fur in winter and brownish-grey fur in summer. This colour change helps it camouflage in the snow in winter and in rocks and vegetation in summer. The white fur is also denser and more insulating.

Source: Nature

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