![]() Raccoons and skunks do not technically hibernate, Gregory said, but when cold temperatures hit they do slow down and are usually snuggled up asleep in their underground dens when storms hit. During the fall, skunks, as well as woodchucks, raccoons, rabbits, chipmunks, opossums, and others are all on the lookout for winter shelter. We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website from Amazon and other third parties. Similar to hibernating, animals in torpor have. Attracted to spaces under porches, sheds, woodpiles, rocks or debris, garbage, pet. Instead, they go into a state known as torpor. Skunks Active all year but may be dormant during periods of extended cold. In general, most wildlife will seek shelter. Alex Published: JanuUpdated: JanuAffiliate Disclaimer As an affiliate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Yet unlike other animals, skunks do not go into true hibernation. Wild raccoons are also known to build dens in hollow logs, below rocks or brush piles, or in hollowed trees. In rural settings, dens are often repurposed burrows dug by other animals. THey dont hibernate per say, but can curl up for weeks at a time. ![]() ![]() However, Gregory says prolonged storms may present issues for some species. In the den Once a raccoon has found somewhere that offers food and access to water, it must then make itself a den. Raccoons have dens in the winter where they curl up. "Most of our wildlife are pretty hardy and can withstand cold and snowy conditions," assures Garry Gregory, a provincial biologist with the fish and wildlife division of P.E.I.'s Environment Department. They do not hibernate but do become inactive during severe winter weather. When winter storms whip up on Prince Edward Island and send people scurrying for their cosy homes, what happens to the abundant Island wildlife?īesides the squirrels and field mice that inevitably make their home in the shed ( sometimes right inside the snowblower or lawn mower), where else do they take shelter? What Do Raccoons Look Like Raccoons are mid-sized animals that are about 2-3. ![]()
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