The Playful River Otter
Before I moved here to WNC, seeing river otters was common for me as I spent a lot of time exploring a wetland called the Great Swamp adjacent to my house
Before I moved here to WNC, seeing river otters was common for me as I spent a lot of time exploring a wetland called the Great Swamp adjacent to my house
Many birds migrate for the winter, traveling to places where food will be more readily available. They do not migrate simply to escape the cold temperatures as feathers provide sufficient
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While it is true that many birds migrate to warmer climates for the winter, there are plenty of species that stay in town and adapt to the seasonal change. Cardinals,
The natural world with all of its plants and animals is amazingly complex, with each species having so many adaptations that allow it to perfectly fit into its environment. It
Chipmunks are what are referred to by biologists as “true hibernators.” Many animals take long naps for the winter but only a handful actually hibernate. Chipmunks, woodchucks, ground squirrels, jumping
The falling snow in this picture makes it obvious that this male cardinal does not spend the winter hibernating. Are there any BIRDS that DO survive winter by hibernating? CLICK