How PLANTS and ANIMALS
survive the WINTER

WINTER in CANADA

For the animals living anywhere in Canada, survival in winter can be difficult.

If there is not enough snow, many types of plants will die.

If there is too much snow then animals like the white tail deer will not be able to find enough food.

Plants and animals adapt to survive the cold winters.

Let's find out how plants and animals get ready for winter.

SNOW

HOW PLANTS SURVIVE THE WINTER

Most plants cannot survive the winter because the plants are unable to get enough heat, light, food ( minerals ) and water in order to live. Some plants are able to shut-down for the winter.

How PLANTS and TREES survive the cold.

To survive the winter, animals need food, shelter and water.

Some animals go into HIBERNATION

There are animals that SLEEP during the coldest times and animals that STORE FOOD for the winter .

There are birds and animals that MIGRATE to where they can find food.

Some BIRDS are able to stay here for the winter.

Many animals STAY ACTIVE all winter by growing a winter COAT or by living under the snow .

THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED - How wolves, coyotes, and deer survive the winter.

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