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What is the time period called when animals sleep during the summer?
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∙ 13y ago
It's called Aestivation (americans spell it without the 'a' at the beginning - the opposite of Hibernation.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis is called estivation.
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What is it called when desert animals go underground during the hottest part of summer to survive in that heat?
Estivation is a period of summer dormancy similar to hibernation.
What is aestivation?
Aestivation is a state of dormancy or inactivity that some animal species enter during hot or dry periods to conserve energy and water. It is similar to hibernation but typically occurs in response to high temperatures or lack of water rather than cold temperatures. During aestivation, animals may reduce their metabolic rate, seek shelter, and limit their activity until conditions are more favorable.
What is a period of inactivity that some animals experience in summer?
Type your answer here... it is hibernation
Is there an animal infection called wooves?
Yes there is, its a parasite that is on squirrels and furred animals during summer months.
In what season do animals estivate?
Estivation refers to a period where an animal is dormant or in a resting state. This normally occurs during hot and dry seasons or summer.
Animals that go for long summer sleep?
some animals that can survive the winter and not the summer go for long summer sleep.
What is meant by aestivation?
It's the summer equivalent of hibernation. Animals who have a period of inactivity in the winter - they hibernate. If they do that in summer - they aestivate.
Which wildlife visits Antarctica during the summer?
Sea animals and sea birds visit Antarctica during summer, to breed.
What type of animals are abundant in Antarctica during summer?
There are no animals that are native to Antarctica. However, many sea animals, including penguins visit the beaches in the summer to breed.
Which animals hibernate during the summer?
This is called estivation. Some animals that estivate are the Madagascan fat-tailed dwarf lemur, California red-legged frog, North American desert tortoise,crocodile,salamander,lungfish,snail (during the day),squirrel and chipmunk (during the worst part of Winter) Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estivation
Does the arctic have a brief summer?
The summer is not a time period. Every place that is touched by the sun has a 'summer'. It is when it gets the most sunlight during the year.
What is the advantage for the birds and other animals to rear as many young as they can in summer?
Food is more available during the summer.
