When winter comes to the forest, many things change, especially if you are an animal! Most animals do one of three things to survive the winter: hibernate, migrate or adapt. Let’s go explore what different animals do when winter comes.
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Have you ever wondered where snakes go in the winter? To survive the frigid weather, snakes hide away in dens called hibernacula. Read this article to find out what hibernacula are and how snakes make it through the winter.
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Not many people know what turtles do to survive during cold weather. Autumn, a Naturalist & Educator for Porter County Parks, shares information about where turtles go and how they survive in the winter.
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Even in the winter season, there are plants that brave the cold and begin to bloom. Take a moment to explore the world around you now in late winter. You may discover some of these winter flowers before the full spring season wakes!
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