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  • 4 years ago
Winter has found its way back to the European Alps. After a week of strong foehn winds with unusually high temperatures, a heavy storm that raged through the Iberian Peninsula has reached the Alps, covering its mountain peaks with large amounts of snow. For the majority of the local people living at higher altitudes, this means a white Christmas for this year.
But what impact do heavy snowfalls have on Alpine wildlife? How do these animals usually cope with masses of snow during the intense winters? Have a look at a selection of species living in the area and how they deal with the harsh Alpine winter!
The species are: Red Deer, Golden Eagle, Mountain Hare, Chamois, Ptarmigan.

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