Science Common Sense

114 - How do seasons affect animal behavior?

Seasons affect animal behavior in various ways.

1. Hibernation: Some animals like bears and bats sleep a lot during winter to save energy when food is scarce.
2. Migration: Animals like birds, deer, and whales travel to warmer places in winter and back home in summer for better weather and food.
3. Food storing: Animals like squirrels collect and store food during autumn for winter, when it's hard to find.
4. Breeding: Animals like rabbits, frogs, and turtles have babies in spring and summer when food is plentiful and the weather is warm.
5. Adapting to heat/cold: Some animals grow thicker coats in winter to stay warm and shed them in summer to stay cool.

These are just a few examples of how animals adapt their behavior according to the seasons.