![]() ![]() They, as well as turkeys, will dig through the snow looking for nuts and acorns from the previous fall. Deer and moose undergo a change in their digestive system to feed on twigs, buds, and bark. A solid layer of fat also protects ducks and geese from cold.įinding food: The animals that are active and on the move during winter need to keep on eating coyotes, fishers, and bobcats, as well as hawks and owls, will hunt for food or scavenge on carcasses of dead animals. Seals and other marine mammals have blubber to protect them in the cold ocean. Next time you think you should interfere to “help” wildlife in the cold, rest assured that fish and wildlife are well suited to naturally cope with Massachusetts winters using some of the following techniques.įattening up: In fall, many animals go on a feeding frenzy, fattening up in preparation for the cold winter weather acorns, beech nuts, and other fatty foods will be consumed by bears, squirrels, deer, and chipmunks. Although most people who feed wildlife have good intentions, they may not realize providing food for wildlife often does more harm than good by disrupting natural behaviors. It’s important to remember wild animals have survived over time without the help of people and will continue to do so. Wildlife in New England have survived cold winters for many thousands of years, with a host of different adaptations to survive cold temperatures, scarce food supplies, and deep snow. The winter cold might have you worried for wildlife, wondering where they go or how they find food in harsh conditions. ![]()
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