When you imagine the colors of the polar regions, what picture first comes to your mind? Probably thick layers of white ice extending as far as your eyes can see, right? With the temperatures reaching far below zero and the sun not shining for months in the winter, it is easy to think that the poles will be one endless expanse of snow.
But the colors of the polar regions are not all white. Various animals, plants, and natural phenomena give this icy landscape other vibrant colors like blue, red, green, and black.
Take a look at these pictures and see some of the most colorful things on the poles. They prove that these places are not simply vast white spaces.