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When do animal hibernate?

Most animals hibernate during the winter months when food becomes scarce and temperatures drop. Hibernate is a state of reduced metabolism and activity that helps them conserve energy until conditions are more favorable.


Do African elephants hibernate?

Uh.....no.Wolves get prey during the winter because of deer and moose.Bears will hibernate because the berries are gone and the fish are below the ice.That is why most creatures hibernate.Because of food.Wolves get food all year long mostly unless humans are hunting in that area so,no wolves do not hibernate. Uh.....no.Wolves get prey during the winter because of deer and moose.Bears will hibernate because the berries are gone and the fish are below the ice.That is why most creatures hibernate.Because of food.Wolves get food all year long mostly unless humans are hunting in that area so,no wolves do not hibernate.


What do hamsters do when the hibernate and when do the usually do it?

In the wild they hibernate by sleeping in the winter. But as a pet, hamsters do not hibernate as they should be warm all winter because they should live indoors.


Do ptarmigan migrate or hibernate?

Ptarmigans neither migrate nor hibernate. Instead, the simply survive the winter. One adaptation they have for this is that their feathers change color to white during the winter, for camouflage.


Why do raccoon hibernate?

Skunks actually don't "hibernate" like bears do. In the winter time, you will find many skunks sharing the same den. They may go out to hunt for food from time to time but they don't hibernate. They are just less active.