What Animals Hibernate In Winter
The animals body temperature drops and its heartbeat and breathing slow down.
What animals hibernate in winter. Outdoor temperatures also become dangerously low. Hibernation allows many animals to survive dark and cold winters without the need to migrate elsewhere or seek food under threat of predation injury or death. Hibernation is extremely important for the survival of some animals.
There is a link to my FREE printable at the bottom of this post. Like many other reptiles and amphibians lizards hibernate during the winter because they are cold-blooded animals. These small animals grow around 23 to 35 inches in body length and have the same length for their tail.
Its a natural state that helps them survive through harsh conditions by keeping a low metabolic rate. There are lots of different animals that hibernate in winter. Some animals hibernate for part or all of the winter.
Smaller animals of prey may move to warmer locations or hibernate. Animals like Bats Squirrels Rodents and Polar Bears which live in severe cold regions hibernate during winter. They hibernate during winter when food is scarce and have a very low birth rate.
Bears- While we always say that bears hibernate they actually are in a state of torpor. The Winter climate in North America ranges from cold and wet to snowy and windy. Although they mostly live in trees they move down to the ground to hibernate.
Not only wild animals but also pets like hedgehogs and turtles can enter hibernation in the winter or when its too cold. You will also need a copy of Animals in Winter printable scavenger hunt. Up to 7 months.