Waiting Out Winter

Waiting Out Winter

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Jan. 20, 2011. It is reproduced in full below.

Discover wildlife tactics such as hibernation, torpor, and burrowing that facilitate winter survival. On Saturday, Jan. 22, join naturalist Dandelion Dilluvio from 10 AM - 11:30 AM for an indoor and outdoor presentation on wildlife winter survival strategies at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

What survival strategies does the grey tree frog and spring peeper possess in order to deal with extreme temperatures? Or how do white-footed mice, raccoons and squirrels escape the chilly days of winter? Find answers to these questions and many more.

Dress for the weather, with proper footwear, and bring binoculars.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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