Animals That Migrate In Autumn

Birds and butterflies also are on the move in autumn.

Animals that migrate in autumn. The Manx shearwater flies across the oceans to spend the winter off Argentina while famously the Arctic tern swaps the extreme north for the extreme south reaching and sometimes circumnavigating Antarctica. The past 50 years has seen the population of wildebeest in the Serengeti rise to a tumultuous 13 million animals thundering across the savannah as they chase the rains. To celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season take a look at our favourite autumn animals.

Some species travel here for the winter and others arrive in spring and summer. Ruddy Turnstone - PhotoBrian Furby Collection. Most of bird species that leave Britain in autumn go to Africa but not all.

Many species fly south to warmer climates including Monarch butterflies which typically pass through the Charlotte area in late September-early October during their annual migration to Mexico. From geese and swans to redwings and fieldfares there are plenty of birds to look out for. Migratory species in Australia.

Caribou - Caribou live in the snowy tundra of the far north. Because temperatures begin to drop during the fall season these creatures begin to find more suitable conditions. So the animals have to either move away migrate or hibernate in the winter.

Hibernation is the most appealing tactic if you ask me. 3400 miles 5500km. Days are getting shorter leaves are turning brown and temperatures are dropping autumns here.

Animals migrate so that they can survive. Greenland Iceland Distance flown. Animals that Migrate Below are some examples of animals that migrate across the land air and sea.