Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Another round of snow? We’re leaning in. ❄️
The snow has given our marine mammals something new to explore—and that’s exactly the point. Snow is a form of environmental enrichment, meaning it adds variety and encourages natural behaviors like investigating new textures, scents, and surfaces.
A changing environment keeps animals mentally and physically engaged, and even a New England snowstorm can become an opportunity for discovery!
Another round of snow? We’re leaning in. ❄️
The snow has given our marine mammals something new to explore—and that’s exactly the point. Snow is a form of environmental enrichment, meaning it adds variety and encourages natural behaviors like investigating new textures, scents, and surfaces.
A changing environment keeps animals mentally and physically engaged, and even a New England snowstorm can become an opportunity for discovery!
