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  1. Hibernation - Wikipedia

    Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It is most commonly used to pass through winter …

  2. Hibernation | Winter Sleep, Torpor & Adaptation | Britannica

    Dec 19, 2025 · Hibernation, a state of greatly reduced metabolic activity and lowered body temperature adopted by certain mammals as an adaptation to adverse winter conditions.

  3. How Hibernation Works - HowStuffWorks

    May 28, 2024 · Hibernation is a state where animals significantly reduce their metabolic rate, body temperature, heart rate and breathing to conserve energy during periods when food is scarce.

  4. How to disable and re-enable hibernation - Windows Client

    Jan 15, 2025 · This article describes how to disable and then re-enable hibernation on a computer that is running Windows. Original KB number: 920730

  5. Hibernation: Nature’s Nap Time - U.S. National Park Service

    Sep 13, 2021 · While hibernation is often used to describe any animal that goes into dormancy in the winter, there are three very specific requirements for an animal to be considered a true …

  6. Some Animals Don’t Actually Sleep for the Winter, and ... - Education

    Sep 6, 2024 · Despite what you may have heard, species that hibernate don’t “sleep” during the winter. Hibernation is an extended form of torpor, a state where metabolism is depressed to …

  7. Hibernation Explained: How Animals Survive Winter | AMNH

    Jan 31, 2017 · Discover the science behind hibernation, exploring how animals conserve energy and survive extreme winter conditions.

  8. What is hibernation, how does it work, and which animals do it?

    Mar 28, 2022 · Hibernation is a way for many creatures – from butterflies to bats – to survive cold, dark winters without having to forage for food or migrate to somewhere warmer. Instead, they …

  9. The Mystery of Animal Hibernation at the Genetic Level

    Jul 30, 2025 · In this article, we journey into the heart of this mystery—exploring how genes and regulatory networks prepare animals for hibernation, protect them during it, and bring them …

  10. What Is Hibernation and How Do Animals Do It? - Biology Insights

    Aug 5, 2025 · Hibernation is a specialized biological state allowing certain animals to survive periods of environmental hardship. It involves a profound reduction in metabolic activity and is …