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Plus, discover a surprising (and stinky!) winter plant that might be closer than you think. While winter is still here, explore which animals stay active in the cold and how to spot them this season. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

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When you think of winter and wildlife, hibernation might be the first thing that comes to mind—animals conserving energy and waiting for warmer days.

But many animals stay active throughout the season, searching for food, finding mates, starting families, or moving across the landscape.

Want to spot some of these incredible creatures? Here are 8 North American species to look for this winter—they might even be in your backyard!

Find winter wildlife nearby  ►

With just a few weeks of winter left, don’t spend the whole season hibernating—you might miss the graceful movements of a fox or the calls of a barred owl.

Plus, uncover a surprising (and stinky!) winter plant that thrives in the cold and helps pollinators early in the season.

Thank you, as always, for your support. You help us protect wildlife and their habitats around the world for future generations.

Yours in conservation,

Jessica

Senior Director, Membership

World Wildlife Fund

 

Photos: Hooded merganser © Shutterstock.com/Mircea Costina; Red fox © Sarah Pietrkiewicz; White-tailed deer © Sarah Pietrkiewicz

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