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Hibernation is an inactive, sleep-like state for extended periods that some animals enter during extreme winters to remain alive without food for long periods. The body temperature of a hibernating animal is lower than normal. Also its heartbeat and breathing slows down considerably.
In winters when the environment is very cold and food is scarce, hibernation enables these animals to remain alive without food in three ways. First the body temperature of the animals is reduced below the normal temperature, reducing the expenditure in energy in keeping the body warm. Second, lack of physical activity also cuts down on energy requirements. Finally these animals have a large reservoir of fat stored in the body which is used up during the period of hibernation.
Hibernation for some animals can last for several weeks stretching across the worst period of winter. For others the hibernation may consist of several stretches of a few days interrupted by in between periods of arousal when the body temperature is restored to normal.
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What animal hibernates the longest?
The animal which hibernates for the longest period is a Marmot. It hibernates for 9 months in a year.
What changes occur in the functions of an animal's body when it hibernates?
because it too cold and the furn change
What animal is the groundhog related to?
a grizzly bear because it hibernates and its body tempature drops
What happens to an animal's body when it hibernates?
they go to sleep and don't wake up for a long time
Which animal hibernate?
Animals that HiberanteBelow are just a few Examples:HamstersPrairie DogsDormouseFat tailed lemursGround squirrelsEarthwormsLadybirdMosquitoesbatssnakeslizardshedhogsbutterfliespolar bears
Is there an animal that hibernates in the rainforest?
Cascadura
When a animal sleeps in the winter it?
hibernates
When an animal hibernates why does its body temperature drop?
no
What is a large animal that hibernates?
A bear
What animal hibernates in the spring?
Bears are known to hibernate...
What animal hibernates in mud?
Frogs By Juwayriyah Rashid
What animal neither migrates nor hibernates?
Humans :P
What animal hibernates the longest?
The animal which hibernates for the longest period is a Marmot. It hibernates for 9 months in a year.
What changes occur in the functions of an animal's body when it hibernates?
because it too cold and the furn change
Is there an animal that hibernates?
mostly just mammals hibernate such as bears but some frogs also hibernate
What happens to a snail when it hibernates?
It hides under something or anywhere where it's dark, wet and cold.
Does your tortoise respire when it hibernates?
This is from wikipedia:Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animal, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate.slower breathing, so yes your tortoise does respire when it hibernates
