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Seasonality

Glow in season.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

3 species

Alpine Newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Alpine Newt

Species principle: Seasonal Glow

Glow in season.

There is a season to shine and a season to disappear into the leaves.

Alpine Newts move between aquatic breeding ponds and terrestrial habitats, with bright orange bellies and breeding colors becoming especially visible during the pond season.

Marbled Newt (Triturus marmoratus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Marbled Newt

Species principle: Seasonal Passage

Follow the season.

Growth continues when the path changes with the season.

Marbled Newts move between terrestrial woodland habitats and aquatic breeding ponds, developing crests and aquatic behaviors during the breeding season.

Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Raccoon Dog

Species principle: Seasonality

Change with winter.

Survival belongs to the one who changes pace with the season.

Raccoon Dogs are omnivorous canids with flexible diets. In cold parts of their range they may enter winter torpor, reducing activity while relying on stored fat and seasonal foraging.

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