We’re all familiar with animals that hibernate in the winter, like bears and groundhogs. There’s another class of animals that “estivate”–meaning they enter a state of dormancy in the summer/warm ...
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How do animals hibernate?

Hibernation is a survival strategy animals use when food is scarce, especially during winter. All animals need energy to stay alive, but when cold weather makes food hard to find, some animals slow ...
When most folks think of “hibernation,” their minds immediately jump to the bear. However, there are many other animals that hibernate, including the 10 revealed in this fascinating video.
When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, ...
When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solutions to difficult problems. In this case, ...
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How does hibernation work?

Hibernation is a survival strategy animals use when food is scarce, especially during winter. All animals need energy to stay alive, but when cold weather makes food hard to find, some animals slow ...
The term hibernation evokes images of plump bears curled up in cozy dens to survive winter. But these aren’t the only places to find slumbering critters. During hibernation, animals slow their ...
During frigid winter months when food supplies are scarce and survival becomes a struggle, some creatures unleash a natural superpower to withstand the energy bottleneck: hibernation. Amidst the chill ...
When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, ...