Winterwelten

Winter casts a magical spell over the land. Fresh snow blankets the mountains and valleys in a white veil. An icy wind blows across the meadows and fields. Trees groan under the weight of the snow, and icicles sparkle in the light. Winter sports enthusiasts flock to the deep snow, and children count down the days until Christmas. For the local wildlife, however, this is the hardest time of the year. Whether foxes, squirrels or deer – everyone tries to survive the winter in their own way. Now it's time to brave the hunger and the cold. Nature has equipped them with thick winter fur to protect them from the icy cold. But finding food is not easy. Deer, for example, slow down their metabolism to get by on the sparse food available and move as little as possible to conserve energy. Foxes, on the other hand, have to hunt constantly. Catching mice under the snow is no easy task, and often in vain. Squirrels, on the other hand, store food for the hard times. Nature's strategies are diverse and full of wonders.