Hibernation is a fascinating survival strategy used by certain animals to endure harsh environmental conditions, primarily during the winter months. This natural phenomenon allows animals to conserve ...

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) —While many large farm animals are well-prepared for cold weather, it’s the smaller animals that require ...

Green iguanas are cold-blooded, as they can't regulate their internal body temperature and they rely on the outside temperature to stay warm ...

During hibernation, animals slow their metabolisms and match their internal body temperatures to ambient conditions. Whether tropical hibernators—primates in particular—use similar cellular and ...

Throughout the winter, extreme cold, wind, and snow leave animals housed outdoors—particularly cattle, sheep, and goats—vulnerable to cold-weather-related injuries and illnesses, such as frostbite and ...

Not all animals hunker down. Some grow a dense winter coat ... To make sure they have enough body fat to last the winter, they must consume enough food before the cold weather arrives. Young hedgehogs ...

Gov. Tom Wolf championed the law. “This is the first cold weather season since we strengthened the animal cruelty laws in Pennsylvania, which include temperature and shelter restrictions for ...

And snow can be lots of fun too! Some plants and animals even need, or have adapted to, cold weather. Certain plants, such as oak trees, need low temperatures to help their seeds germinate ...

If animals get too hot or too cold ... swapping places to take it in turns to face the cold weather, or stay cosy in the middle.

The migration of the blue-spotted salamander is set to start any day now in Marquette, but recent cold snaps and warm spells have put pressure on the salamanders. The road around Presque Isle Park is ...

and start giving out cold treats like frozen fruits, vegetables and ice pops to help adjust to the temperature change. The San Antonio Zoo also helps their animals adapt to the changing weather by ...