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he snowshoe rabbit has white fur in winter and dark fur in summer. What is the main survival advantage of this fur color change to the rabbit?

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White fur in the Winter will help the rabbit hide in the snow. Dark fur in the Summer will help the rabbit blend in with the dirt, trees and bushes.
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The fur color is an adaptive form of camouflage to avoid predators.
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