You Won't Believe These Astounding Nature Photos Are Real

Arctic Hares

These may look like sentient snowballs, but they are actually Arctic hares, also known as polar rabbits. This species has adapted over thousands of years to survive the harsh Arctic climate. In winter, their fur shifts from white to brown or gray in order to camouflage them from predators.

Two Landscapes

This photo almost looks like two images stacked on top of each other, but that's not the case! This picture was snapped in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Established in 1955, Banff is Canada's oldest national park. It's no surprise that this incredible scenery attracts over 3 million visitors each year.

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.