Animals That Hibernate During Winter
Some animals hibernate for part or all of the winter.
Animals that hibernate during winter. When it comes to hibernating mammals reptiles and amphibians are fair game for this long rest. Bears go into a torpor during winter months only if they live in cold areas. There is both a color and a black and white version of the book.
During winter months the food becomes scarce or not available at all. Bears skunks chipmunks and some bats. There are plenty of other animals that hibernate though.
Outdoor temperatures also become dangerously low. Unlike animals that stir regularly during hibernation bears can go for 100 days or so without needing to wake to consume or pass anything and they can be aroused much more easily than typical hibernators. They may sleep during the most severe weather and wake to roam and eat during milder weather.
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Hibernation is extremely important for the survival of some animals. During the spring the queens wake up and lay eggs for worker bees new queens and male bees to recreate the hive. The animals included in this book are a bear a chipmunk a raccoon a snake a bat and a hedgehog.
Smaller animals of prey may move to warmer locations or hibernate. Its a natural state that helps them survive through harsh conditions by keeping a low metabolic rate. This is a special very deep sleep.