Survival Instincts

Write from the perspective of an animal trying to survive an unusually harsh winter.

Anthropomorphize an animal and walk us through its struggles as it tries to find food, warmth, and safety in a brutal winter. How does it strategize in the face of adversity? Can it empathize with the other animals, or is survival a solitary necessity? Does it yearn for companionship, or is survival a solitary instinct? This unique prompt encourages exploration of animal instincts, survivalist themes, and the personification of nature’s creatures.