Mrs. Burton’s Class

Winter Animals2014

The Arctic Hare by Aly

Arctic hares adapt to survive the winter.• In winter the fur turns white like snow.• These hares sometimes dig shelters in snow and huddle

together to share warmth.

The Bat by Emily

Bats hibernate to survive the winter. • Bats breathe slowly.• Their hearts beat slowly too.

The Boa Constrictor by Asia

Boa constrictors hibernate to survive the winter.• Snakes hibernate together in large groups.• The heat from the groups keep the snakes warm so they

won’t freeze.

The Humpback Whale by Samuel

Humpback Whales migrate to survive the winter.• Humpback Whales travel 5 miles per hour.• They travel to warmer water.

The Black Bear by Jeylianiz

Black Bears hibernate to survive the winter.• Black Bears sleep in dens for the winter.• When winter arrives black bears feed on body fat they

have built up.

The Canadian Gooseby Tajian

Canadian Geese migrate to survive the winter.• They fly together in a letter “V”.• They eat grains in the winter.

The Chipmunk by Brynn

Chipmunks hibernate to survive the winter.• Chipmunks do not store or keep fat when hibernate.• They live off nuts and seeds they’ve collected in their

burrows.

The Deer by Nathan

Deer adapt to survive the winter.• In fall, deer build up fat that will become winter fuel.• During winter the deer operate in slow motion.

The Frog by Dylan

Frogs hibernate to survive the winter. • Frogs hearts beat slow to survive the winter.• Frogs dig holes in the mud.

The Grizzly Bear by Thomas

Grizzly Bears hibernate to survive the winter.. Grizzlies do not eat in the winter.• Grizzlies dig a den to sleep for the winter.

The Hawk by Bry-Alice

Hawks migrate to survive the winter.• Hawks fly to the south.• Red Tail Hawks go in groups.

The Jack Rabbit by Jack

Jackrabbits adapt to survive the winter.• Jackrabbits burrow in their homes.• They are white in the winter.

The Mouse by Janelle

Mice adapt to survive the winter. • Mice head indoors to search for food. • They eat different kinds of food in the winter.

The Raccoon by Madilynn

Raccoons hibernate to survive the winter.• Raccoons fatten up for the winter.• Raccoons wake up from time to time during winter and

might even go out to hunt a little.

The Rattlesnake by Jonathan

Rattlesnakes hibernate to survive the winter.• Snakes hibernate together in large groups.• They won’t freeze during the cold winter.

The Skunk by Trevor

Skunks hibernate to survive the winter.• Skunks remain generally inactive.• They often huddle with one male and multiple females.

The Squirrel by Diego

Squirrels adapt to survive the winter.• Squirrels stay in their nests if it is too cold.• They eat fatty foods to get energy.

The Toad by Messiah

Toads hibernate to survive the winter.• Toads dig a hole in the mud.• Toads save energy in the winter.

The Woodchuck by Emma

Woodchucks hibernate to survive the winter.• In the fall woodchucks eat a lot so they can put on extra

fat for the winter.• Woodchucks are able to slow down their breathing to

one breath per minute.