Animals that like the cold weather

Some people enjoy the cold and others live here in our area.

Animals that like the cold weather
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Some people like cold weather and others do not. The same applies to animals. Some become much more active when the temperatures drop. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright introduces us to the ones who like it when the mercury dips below fifty degrees.

Animals that do not like the cold
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The beginning of winter brought a true cold snap for the Tampa Bay area. ZooTampa takes the cold seriously as they care for their animals. Just like most Floridians, they have some residents that do not care for the cold at all. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright stops by the zoo to see which animals don't like the cold.

Animals that do not like the cold
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The beginning of winter brought a true cold snap for the Tampa Bay area. ZooTampa takes the cold seriously as they care for their animals. Just like most Floridians, they have some residents that do not care for the cold at all. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright stops by the zoo to see which animals don't like the cold.

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