Cold: Winter

: The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, usually occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

: The 23.5-degree axial tilt causes less direct sunlight to reach the hemisphere experiencing winter. Cold Winter

enter a dormant state, slowing their metabolism to save energy. : : The winter solstice marks the shortest day

: Wind speeds accelerate heat loss from exposed skin, making "feels-like" temperatures much lower than actual air readings. 🐾 Nature's Survival Tactics Cold Winter

Wildlife uses three primary strategies to survive extreme cold: : Animals like Canada geese move to warmer southern climates to find food. Hibernation : Species like ground squirrels