SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Wildlife across Southeast Georgia is feeling the effects of the ongoing drought as ponds and freshwater wetlands dry up, leaving animals with fewer places to drink and cool off.
While Savannah hasn’t seen the worst of the drought, experts say the dry conditions are still creating serious challenges for wildlife across the region. As water sources disappear, many species are being forced to move farther and more often—sometimes into unfamiliar or developed areas—in search of water, food and shelter.
Across Southeast Georgia, that pressure can crowd animals into smaller remaining wet areas. Wildlife officials say the crowding can make it easier for predators to find prey, while weaker animals struggle to survive prolonged heat…