The winter is a time of scarcity for animals: less food, less shelter, less greenery. But there are things you can do to your yard in moments that will make a huge difference to visiting wildlife.

Some animals don't mind being out and about in the snow, but only after a costume change. There are several species that turn white in winter, everything from snowshoe hares, to Arctic foxes, to ...

Black-and-yellow garden spiders, for instance, hatch their eggs in the fall, so that young spiders cluster in the egg sac all winter to emerge en masse in spring.

Many people believe that during winter, most animals hibernate and that is why you do not see them. However, it may surprise you to learn that only a small few actually enter "true" hibernation.

Winter ticks are threatening Maine's moose population. Warmer winters brought on by climate change are increasing the threat ...

When winter weather hits, the desire to snuggle up indoors becomes irresistible for both humans and animals.In the winter of 1998, a visit to the Rio Grande Zoo might have left you somewhat ...

RETRO FIND: Plummeting temperatures cause zoo animals to cozy up during winter ‘98 When temperatures fall, zoo animals still find ways to stay warm.

RETRO FIND: Plummeting temperatures cause zoo animals to cozy up during winter ‘98 When temperatures fall, zoo animals still find ways to stay warm.

RETRO FIND: Plummeting temperatures cause zoo animals to cozy up during winter ‘98 When temperatures fall, zoo animals still find ways to stay warm.