Unless you've taken a trip out to the Arctic, which is an activity we'd recommend only for seasoned explorers, you won't have seen one of these animals in the flesh. Seemingly half goat and half rabbit, this fluffy and friendly looking animal is the arctic hare. As you can see, it has all the features that it needs to survive and thrive in such an inhospitable landscape.
The arctic hare is something of a chameleon. During warmer months it has brown fur, but when winter comes it goes completely white, helping it to blend in with the world around it, and thus becoming harder for predators to see. Its paws are padded and ridged, like having hiking boots on, and its unusual body shape is perfect for retaining heat. When they crouch down to sleep, they look like giant snowballs. It's easy to see why they're sometimes called polar rabbits!