The Seasons Make

Animals Change

Animals change as the seasons change.

Spring

Many animals are born or hatch.

Parent animals feed and raise their babies.

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Summer

Many insects appear.

Animals need to stay cool. Some sleep in the shade. Bats hang in cool, dark caves.

Birds splash in water to cool down.

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Fall

Some birds migrate or fly south, to where the weather is warmer. Butterflies migrate, too.

Some animals collect food for the winter.

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Winter

Animals such as bears hibernate or go to sleep.

Animals such as dogs grow thick fur to keep warm.

Some animals change colour. Some rabbits grow a white coat to hide in the snow.

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