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Fun Facts Friday! During the recent sub-zero temperatures, did you wonder how animals survive the cold? Many small mammals and insects rely on the subnivean zone, that is, the area beneath the snow and the above the ground, so survive the winter. This area is formed by the thawing and refreezing of snowpack, making a space that animals can move in and that is insulated from the worst of the cold. This is why snowpack is important. Think of an igloo, its the same principle! For more information, visit the link below: mynorth/2008/03/winter-science-the-subnivean-zone/
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 12:30:00 +0000

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