Outdoors

Survival of everything from moose to beavers to pond fish and much more will be determined by weather in coming days and weeks, says columnist

'We must learn about, and accept, death as being a very important part of nature. When it happens ... it allows the living to go on living,' columnist explains

'Snow is water and water is one of the heaviest elements found in nature,' warns columnist who says there are many factors to consider when it comes to snow load

Critters like deer, moose, fox and coyote are having a real challenge getting around to find their daily intake of nutrition this winter, says columnist

Saw-whet owls are effective hunters in warm weather, 'but this is mid-winter and the snow lies deep upon the ground,' says columnist

Animals either hibernate, migrate, adapt or die, says columnist of techniques used to survive our harsh Canadian winters

Frozen bunny burger proved challenging, but patient owl sat on the carcass — as if on a nest of eggs — for several hours, until he was ready to dine and dash

Coyotes have shown remarkable ability to adapt to shifting landscape and are adept at finding food in wintry weather, says columnist

Wind chill affects only things that naturally give off heat, such as people and animals, and that's why it's important to take heed, says columnist

'There is indeed a zone between the surface of the ground and the bottom of the snowpack, and a lot goes on there all winter long,' explains columnist