Read: Animals Through the Year

As the weather changes, animals find ways to meet new challenges. These helpful changes in actions or bodies are called adaptations. When cold weather approaches, a rabbit’s fur may grow thicker to hold in warmth. Some geese travel to warmer places in autumn, where they can find food. A squirrel gathers acorns and stores them for days when food is hard to find. In spring, many birds build nests and care for their chicks. Summer often brings longer days and plenty of plants and insects to eat. Animals do not all respond to the seasons in the same way, but their adaptations help them live in changing conditions.