Across most of America, the precipitation during this winter has been very below average. Along with the lack of snow, the temperatures have been well above what they should be. The wildlife in the midwest are enjoying a plethora of exposed food and are having high survival rates, the summer and spring to come may promote some issues with water for wildlife and fish alike.
The lack of winter snow is going to create issues with lakes, ponds, and similar wetlands during the summer of 2012, unless a drastic change occurs. Water is crucial in providing vegetation with efficient nutrients, crop growth, as well as water to drink for all species in an ecosystem.
Another aspect that may harm wildlife is their stored up fat deposits. In a normal cool season, wildlife species store up fat as the temperatures gradually decrease, but with a continually moderate season, they will lose some of the fat and adapt to the warmth. The issue will occur once a drastic cold snap of snow and warm temperatures arrive. There is a great chance that the game will not be physically fit enough to survive the winter when it arrives.
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