Winter wonders: 15 glorious photographs of snow-white animals in wintertime

Well, it's officially cold.

A recent Arctic blast has seen parts of the UK blanketed in snow with most of the country reaching highs of just two or three degrees celcius.

So what better way to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside than by looking at cute animals in the snow.

Arctic animals like polar bears have a thick layer of blubbery fat just beneath the skin which helps to fight off hypothermia. Combined with the polar bear's thick, oily fur, you've got a winning winter-warming combination.

However the Arctic Hare, or polar rabbit are highly adapted to living in the Arctic tundra as fat makes up 20 per cent of their bodies. They also travel in large groups, often huddling together for warmth.

The Arctic Fox has made several adaptations from the regular fox to be able to live in bitingly cold conditions - up to minus 70 degrees. The biggest adaptation is their dense, multi-layered fur which provides enough insulation to keep them warm.

Next time you find yourself shivering from the two degree weather, just be thankful you aren't an Arctic Fox surviving in below 70 degrees.

Click through the gallery above to see the snow-white animals in all their winter glory.