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Hibernation Strategies: Yellowstone's bears, including grizzlies and black bears, go into hibernation during the harsh winter months, reducing their metabolic rate and conserving energy.
Thick Winter Coats: Bison, elk, and deer grow thicker fur to stay warm, providing insulation against the freezing temperatures.
Migration Patterns: Some bird species, like bald eagles and swans, migrate to warmer areas during the winter to avoid extreme cold and food scarcity.
Foraging Techniques: Wolves in Yellowstone have adapted by hunting in packs, relying on group dynamics to capture prey in the snow-covered landscape.
Stored Food Reserves: Squirrels and chipmunks collect and store food in caches during the fall to sustain them through winter when food is scarce.
Thermal Features: Yellowstone's geothermal areas provide warm spots where animals like bison and coyotes can find refuge from the cold.
Cold-Resistant Physiology: Cutthroat trout have developed antifreeze proteins to survive in icy waters during winter.
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