6 Different Tactics That Animals Use to Prepare for Winter

What animals migrate in winter? Whether it is blending in, skipping town, or sitting this one out, animals do all sorts of things to weather the cold.

By Sofia Quaglia
Dec 6, 2023 7:00 PM
Red squirrel in the winter forest close-up.
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As leaves turn brown and frigid winds start sweeping through the Northern hemisphere of the world, animals need to prepare for the winter months to come. This doesn’t look the same for all animals, though, as they’ve evolved several techniques to brave the cold and survive.

1. Animals Migrate

(Credit: Steve Oehlenschlager/Shutterstock)

When the temperatures drop, many animals skip town and head south — chasing entirely warmer climates.

What Animals Migrate in Winter?

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