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Animal hibernation is caused by the change of the seasons.
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Is hibernation an adaptation?
it is a behavioral adaptation because it is doing it EX. a bear hibernates :-)
What are the two types of hibernation?
true hibernation and pseudo hibernation
Is hibernation inherited?
Hibernation refers to a period in an animal's life when it goes dormant or sleeps for a long period of time. Hibernation is a behavioral trait that enables animals to save their energy and survive through harsh climatic seasons.
What is hibernation how does hibernation help an animal meet its needs?
Hibernation is an adaptation that allows animals to survive cold temperatures when food is scarce. Hibernating animals slow their metabolism so that they use less energy, which enables them to live off fat storage until the air is warmer.
What do you understand by the term hibernation?
The bear went into hibernation, then woke in spring.Most frogs and small mammals go into hibernation due to lack of food, or because they are unable to sustain their body heat
What behavior causes an animal to be inactive for a long peiod of time?
Butt
What is hibernation and estivation?
helps animal to survive
What happens to animals when they go into hibernation?
When in hibernation, an animal would rest(sleep) in it's habitat until it is spring. Once in hibernation, the animal's heart rate slows down. That way, the animal can save more fat to be warm during the cold winters night.
When does an animal's body temperature drop?
It drops during hibernation
When an animal sleeps the whole winter you say it goes into?
Hibernation
How long before going into hibernation does an animal start eating a lot?
really it depends what type of animal. for example, some will come out of the last hibernation and start eating to pack on weight straight away
What adaptation is hibernating?
Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation. A behavioral adaptation is when a animal changes its behavior.
Why is hibernation important for animals?
hibernation is important for animal 1 they don't get cranky like some humans do.2 so animal don't have wonder about outside life and the snow/sleet during the winter.3 so animal walk around fat stuffed with food and water.
What is the difference of animal hibernation and their sleep?
Hibernation slows down the heartbeat more, and is more like a coma. They are woken up less easily. Their brain waves are also different.
Is hibernation an adaptation?
it is a behavioral adaptation because it is doing it EX. a bear hibernates :-)
What is fawn the fairy's favorite season?
Fall because that is when she help's animal's the most cause of hibernation
How does hibernation help an animal meet its needs?
the reason animals hibernate is because they can't find food in the winter. Hibernation helps the animal stay healthy because the fat that had been stored in the summer and spring provides it with enough energy to last it until the next spring.
