Winter Animals

2. A large rodent that builds dams and lodges and stores food for winter.
4. A small rodent that stores food and remains active during much of winter.
8. A burrowing rodent that hibernates during the winter months.
11. A very large member of the deer family that is well adapted to cold, snowy winters.
13. A small bird that remains active during winter and often visits bird feeders.
14. A songbird whose bright red males are easy to spot against winter snow.
16. A semiaquatic mammal with dense fur that helps keep it warm in cold water.
17. A furry canine that remains active and hunts for food throughout winter.
19. A small spiny mammal that hibernates during winter in many colder parts of its range.
20. A slender forest mammal with thick fur that remains active during winter.

1. A hoofed mammal that grows a thicker coat to stay warm during winter.
3. A masked mammal that often becomes less active during periods of severe winter weather.
5. A wild cat with large furry paws that help it travel across deep snow.
6. A bird that uses its strong bill to find insects in trees and remains active during winter.
7. A burrowing mammal with strong claws that may remain active during winter.
9. A wild cat with a short tail and thick fur that helps it survive cold winters.
10. A large hoofed mammal that may move to lower elevations during winter.
12. A hare with large furry feet that help it travel across deep snow.
15. A wild canine that grows a thicker coat for cold winter weather.
18. A small rodent that hibernates for long periods during the colder months.