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Polar Bears and most Arctic animals are white to blend in with the snow, so that predators do not get them. A lot of them (not the Polar Bear) change colors in different seasons to blend in with their surroundings!

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Animals in the desert do not have white fur unless the animal is an albino. White would only be of benefit to an animal living in a snowy area where the color would provide camouflage. In the desert a white animal would be a readily visible target for a predator.

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To protect them from the sun's rays and the freezing temperatures at night.

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This helps because they can hide themselves like camoflouge

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Dark colors absorb more heat than light colors. Lighter color animals stay cooler than those that are dark.

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Why do a lot of animals in the desert have very light colored fur?

the animal has white/light coloured fur because it helps them to kinda reflect the sun.. it also helps with camoflage


Why is it bad for animals to have their fur coloured?

I think it is bad because they might be extinct from humans because humans use coloured fur from animals to make carpets :)


Why do animals in desert have light fur?

There are multiple reasons. One is that having light fur means that the animal will be able to stay cooler then that of an animal that has thick fur. If you mean color the darker the color the more sunlight it attracts.


Can a koala's paw be white?

Koalas can have white or cream coloured fur on the feet, but generally, the fur is light to dark grey.


What allows animals to camouflage?

Usually a coat, plumage, fur etc coloured and patterned to blend in with the background.


Do any animals in the desert have fur?

Many desert mammals have fur - foxes, wolves, raccoons, coatis. ringtails, bobcats, cougars are just a few examples from American deserts.


Can animals in the desert have thick fur?

There are multiple reasons. One is that having light fur means that the animal will be able to stay cooler then that of an animal that has thick fur. If you mean color the darker the color the more sunlight it attracts.


Does vomit stain a cat's fur?

Yes, bile acids can leave a stain/ lighten the fur if the cat is not cleaned off just as tears can stain a light coloured dogs fur around the eyes.


Why do camels have light brown fur?

Their fur is a similar colour to the desert sands and acts as camouflage to protect them from predators.


What kind of fur does a orangutan have?

orange coloured!


What are the characteristics of animals that live in the desert?

Desert animals usually have some way to live a long while without water. Most of them are nocturnal, and come out at night, when is is much cooler in the desert. Many also have a way to live with out food for a while as well. Desert animals also have rough scales, or fur.


How the sand fox adapted to live in its habitat?

Sand foxes have sand coloured fur that helps them to blend in with the desert and they also have huge ears that can help cool them down. They have fur on their feet that stops the sand from burning them, and possibly balance them when walking on sand.