because the fat keeps them warm for the winter and gives them energy
Bears in general, need to put on enough body fat during Autumn, so as to survive the winter hibernation.
Bears in general, need to put on enough body fat during Autumn, so as to survive the winter hibernation.
The fat bodies.
Gila Monsters have fat stored in their tails and it acts as food during the Winter.
It helps keep them warm in the winter, also it's body relies on fat to survive hibernation.
Increased fat stores and thicker fur. Many animals eat more before cold weather to increase fat storage, and many animals grow more fur during colder seasons.
They need to store as much fat as possible, and they need to make their winter nest.
As it will have more body fat reserves.
Pandas move to lower, warmer elevations in the winter, rather then hibernating. Bamboo does not die during during the winter. They cannot get much energy from bamboo, so they do not have enough fat to hibernate.
Skunks like raw meats,veggies,low fat yoghurt,raw eggs,nuts,they need loads of protein for body fat in order to keep warm during winter months.
Their bodies will live off their body fat as they ‘sleep’ through winter. The animal will use up the body fat it stores and not lose any muscle. This causes the animal to come out of hibernation thinner but still as strong as it was in the fall.