Unusual weather conditions are causing hardship for wildlife in Canada’s north western Yukon territory.
Heavy snow in December was followed by record-shattering warm temperatures. That left a crust of ice on top of the snow that is cutting the legs of moose and caribou and making it harder for them to forage, says biologist Matt Clarke.
Caribou and moose are congregating in the valleys often where roads are located so he is warning motorists to look out for them.
Wolves are traveling more easily over ice and pursuing their prey more efficiently.
Mice, voles and grouse are likely finding life under the snow more difficult. Usually they are well insulated, but now the snow is more granular and that lets the cold in far more.
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