By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 17, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Sleeping through the winter: 7 animals that hibernate

Did you know some animals sleep through the entire winter?

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Here are seven fascinating creatures that hibernate to survive the cold months.

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Brown bears hibernate in dens for up to seven months, slowing their heart rate and living off stored fat until spring.

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Hedgehogs curl up in cosy nests and hibernate, lowering their body temperature to save energy during winter.

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Arctic ground squirrel drops its body temperature below freezing, making it one of the deepest hibernators in the animal kingdom.

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Many bat species hibernate in caves, entering a state of torpor to save energy and survive months without food.

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Box turtles burrow into the ground to hibernate, keeping themselves safe from the harsh winter temperatures.

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Found in Madagascar, fat-tailed dwarf lemurs hibernate in tree holes, relying on their fat stores to get through dry, colder seasons.

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Snails survive winter by entering a state called aestivation. 

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