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Is winter miserable for wildlife?

  • Written by Bridget B. Baker, Clinical Veterinarian and Deputy Director of the Warrior Aquatic, Translational, and Environmental Research (WATER) Lab, Wayne State University
Is winter miserable for wildlife?Yes, I am a bit chilly, why?tim elliott/Shutterstock.com

While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter, a parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots and maybe a roaring fire make things bearable for people who live in cold climates. But what about all the wildlife out there? Won’t they be freezing?

Is winter miserable for wildlife?Pets are often suited up...

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