Despite sleeping frequently in cold weather, raccoons remain active throughout winter, searching for food like fallen ...

James Van Der Beek sparked a conversation about the appropriateness of celebrating the New Year during winter. He pointed out that nature itself rests during this season—animals hibernate, and many ...

For decades now, local naturalist Jim Gilbert has been providing his observations of the great outdoors. Here are a few area ...

In winter, you secretly envy bears, who have the privilege of hibernating without having to justify themselves. You'd love to ...

Animals that hibernate in winter use fascinating survival strategies. Discover 7 famous creatures, from bears to frogs, that ...