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Snow affects wildlife
Students ask questions about rain forests including how snow affects wildlife in Alaska. It depends on the species, but winter weather and deep snow can be devastating to deer. Small mammals may find it easy to bury into the snow and escape predators.
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Original Air Date: Oct 14, 2005
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