It’s called fashion, Brenda. Look it up! Winter weather can bring colder temperatures and even bolder fashion choices for wildlife found in parks. Animals have evolved fascinating adaptations to not just survive but thrive with physical adaptations that showcase nature’s ingenuity and resilience. For example, take the ptarmigan (the ‘p’ is silent). This stocky, chicken-like bird with a short bill and tail is a year-round resident in Denali. In winter, their plumage turns white, which allows them to blend in with the snow. Snowshoe hares are well-adapted for, well, snow. Their large hind feet enable easy travel on snow. As the days get shorter, they put on a white winter coat, which offers great camouflage; it’s also short and thick, providing an extra layer of insulation. Ermine, also known as stoats and weasels, can change color to match the seasons. Please don’t hold them next to your ear. They go from brown to white in winter, which keeps them hidden from predators. Their fur al...