The gray wolf has many variations of color patterns. Gray wolves can have patterns from mostly white, reddish-brown, and black to mostly black fur. How does variation in the color trait give a survival advantage to gray wolves?

A It causes confusion for the wolves’ prey.

B It protects the wolves from extreme temperatures in many environments.

C It ensures the survival of the gray wolf species across many environments.

D It protects the wolves from the harmful rays from the Sun.