Ohio Winter mammals
Collect nuts and seeds to last them through the winter. Spend less time foraging outside their dens in the winter. Homeotherms, which means that their body temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year
Squirrels
Occurs in stores or businesses
Shoplifting / Theft
is the self-propulsion and gliding of a person across an ice surface, using metal-bladed ice skates. People skate for various reasons, including recreation, exercise, competitive sports, and commuting.
Ice Skating
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Ohio was -39° F in Milligan, Ohio on
February 10, 1899
that long restful “nap” that will carry an animal through until temperatures are rising and food is becoming more abundant.
Hibernation
Grow thicker coats with guard hairs that trap body heat .Tough out cold winter seasons
DEER
Being in indoors or spending more time at home and emotions can run high during the holidays, which can lead to ....
Domestic Violence
winter sport typically carried out in a prone or seated position
Sledding
This storm lasted for several days and brought 10 inches or more of snow to most of Ohio, and more than 3 feet in some places.
The Great Thanksgiving Blizzard of 1950
involves the movement of a group of animals from one location to another
Migration
Stout-bodied animals that resemble large rodents with short tails and long ears. Have big feet and strong hind legs that are specialized for running and quickly escaping danger
Binge drinking during the holidays can lead to an increase in
OVI
If there's a frozen lake or pond near your house, grab some gear and give ... a try
Ice Fishing
This season brought 117.9 inches of snow to Ohio, the highest total snowfall on record.
2004-2005
These animals enter a state called torpor, where they rest but can wake up to drink water or respond to threats.
Short Period Dormancy
make little haystack nests to keep them warm during the winter. Create tunnel systems among the grasses under the snow to hide them from predators
Mice and meadow voles
Cold weather prompts individuals to warm up their vehicles before driving, leaving them unattended and vulnerable
Leaving car unattended with visible merchandise inside
Car Theft / theft from cars
This nostalgic activity is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face despite the cold. To make the perfect ...
Snow Angel
five tornadoes touched down and caused damage to homes and property in Butler, Clark, Licking, Pickaway and Van Wert counties
What date
On Monday, Feb. 27, 2023
occurs when insects pause their development to prepare for winter. Some insects stop all body processes and Adaptation sometimes freeze until the weather warms up in the spring, at which point they go back to their regular development.
hibernate in caves, abandoned mines, and attics from late October to early April. They also migrate to survive the winter.
bats
including charity schemes, fake gift card offers, and phishing emails.
Scams and Fraud
an activity not permitted in the park that requires snow
snowmobiles
All occurred in one day
temperatures plunged by over 30 degrees in just hours
Winds increased with gusts of 50-80 mph with isolated gusts over 100 mph near Lake Erie
The barometric pressure reading in Cleveland plummeted to 957 mb and remains the record for the lowest barometric pressure reading in the state of Ohio
over 13 inches of snow was reported with paralyzing snow drifts over 15 feet high.
The Blizzard of '78
state of inactivity that cold-blooded creatures enter during winter. Think of this as hibernation for reptiles and amphibians. During extended cold periods, their bodies produce high levels of sugar and slow or shutdown their internal processes. Some animals can even freeze!
Brumation