But what about animals that survive the winter elements without a toque ... they just dive beneath to search for their food. Playful in nature, these otters seem to delight in the cold.

The winter is a time of scarcity for animals: less food, less shelter, less greenery. But there are things you can do to your yard in moments that will make a huge difference to visiting wildlife.

Winter for animals is not so much fun, and this clip looks at the work animals put in with their continuing quest for food. Sometimes humans provide food for animals during the winter. Garden ...