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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


What is a period of inactivity that some animals experience in summer?

Type your answer here... it is hibernation


10 animals that hibernate?

Some animals hiberate during the winter. Most hibernating animals awaken in the spring. But occasionally, hibernating animals will awaken to eat during the winter. Some of the animals listed are not true hibernators, they just go dormant (suspended state) over the winter. Some cold-blooded creature have their own form of hibernation called estivation. badgers - dormant bats (some not all bats hibernate) - hibernates bears - dormant bees - estivation butterflies chipmunks - dormant dormouse - dormant earthworms - estivation fat tailed lemurs frogs - estivation groundhogs or woodchucks - dormant ground squirrels - hibernates hamsters - dormant hedgehogs - estivation ladybug lizards - estivation marmots - hiberation mosquitoes moths prairie dogs raccoons - dormant skunks - dormant squirrels - dormant snails - estivation snakes - estivation toads - estivation


Which animals go into estivation?

Several animals may enter estivation to survive hot and dry conditions, including certain species of snails, frogs, salamanders, turtles, and some invertebrates like certain insects and crustaceans. During estivation, these animals lower their metabolic rate and become dormant until wetter conditions return.


Femine counterpart of billy goat?

The feminine counterpart of a billy goat is a nanny goat.

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What is the summer counterpart of hibernation?

Estivation - a state of dormancy similar to hibernation, except it is used in the summer ...


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


What is the scientific term used for summer sleep?

Estivation is summer sleep; hibernation is winter sleep.


What is the difference between hibernation and estivation?

The difference between hibernation and estivation. Hibernation - when animals such as mice and bees and chipmunks and such sleep during winter and live off of fat and food energy that they store for when they go into a deep sleep. Estivation - when animals such as frogs and toads go into a deep sleep when it gets too warm.


What is a period of inactivity that some animals experience in summer?

Type your answer here... it is hibernation


10 animals that hibernate?

Some animals hiberate during the winter. Most hibernating animals awaken in the spring. But occasionally, hibernating animals will awaken to eat during the winter. Some of the animals listed are not true hibernators, they just go dormant (suspended state) over the winter. Some cold-blooded creature have their own form of hibernation called estivation. badgers - dormant bats (some not all bats hibernate) - hibernates bears - dormant bees - estivation butterflies chipmunks - dormant dormouse - dormant earthworms - estivation fat tailed lemurs frogs - estivation groundhogs or woodchucks - dormant ground squirrels - hibernates hamsters - dormant hedgehogs - estivation ladybug lizards - estivation marmots - hiberation mosquitoes moths prairie dogs raccoons - dormant skunks - dormant squirrels - dormant snails - estivation snakes - estivation toads - estivation


Were do frogs live in summer?

they have a period of inactivity in the summer and winter. estivation is in the summer. hibernation is in the winter.


Do wolves estivate?

Estivation is the summer equivalent of hibernation in the winter. No, wolves do not estivate, as they are active year round.


How oes estivation protect the earthworms?

i dont no


What factor is responsible for estivation?

hot weather


What is hibernation and estivation?

helps animal to survive


Can you make a turtle wake up from estivation?

No.