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Do skunks hibernate in Maine

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Do skunks hybernate?

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What behavior allows raccoon's skunks and woodchucks to survive for extended periods of time without food or water?

Only the woodchuck hibernates after fattening up during the summer. Skunks and raccoons to not hibernate but remain active during the winter and continue to forage for food. If the weather becomes too harsh, they remain in their dens where they sleep until conditions improve. They have the ability to lower their body temperature and, thus, conserve energy during these periods.


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