Hibernation - Wikipedia Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate It is most commonly used to pass through winter months – called overwintering
How Hibernation Works - HowStuffWorks Hibernation is a state where animals significantly reduce their metabolic rate, body temperature, heart rate and breathing to conserve energy during periods when food is scarce
Hibernation: Nature’s Nap Time - U. S. National Park Service While hibernation is often used to describe any animal that goes into dormancy in the winter, there are three very specific requirements for an animal to be considered a true hibernator: reduced metabolism, slower heart rate, and lowered body temperature
What is hibernation, how does it work, and which animals do it? Hibernation is a way for many creatures – from butterflies to bats – to survive cold, dark winters without having to forage for food or migrate to somewhere warmer Instead, they turn down their metabolisms to save energy Animals in hot climates also undergo a form of hibernation called aestivation
What animals hibernate? Why? - BBC Bitesize During hibernation, an animal's heart rate and breathing slows down Their body temperature also decreases These changes help hibernating animals survive using less energy
The Mystery of Animal Hibernation at the Genetic Level In this article, we journey into the heart of this mystery—exploring how genes and regulatory networks prepare animals for hibernation, protect them during it, and bring them back to life when the world thaws