BPJ Hibernation

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is when an animal goes into a deep sleep to survive the cold winter months.

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Why do animals hibernate?

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Animals hibernate to survive very cold temperatures, lack of food, and to conserve energy.

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What is the first thing an animal might do when it comes out of hibernation?

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Find food.

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Where do bats like to hibernate?

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Bats prefer to hibernate in caves.

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What happens to an animal's body during hibernation?

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The animal's body temperature drops, and its heart rate slows down.

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Can all animals hibernate?

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No, not all animals hibernate. Only some species, like bears and bats, do.

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What is one reason animals hibernate?

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To survive the winter when food is scarce.

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What do animals do before hibernation?

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They often eat a lot of food to build up fat reserves.

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How long can animals hibernate?

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Some animals can hibernate for several months.

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What is a common misconception about hibernation?

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Many people think hibernation is just sleeping, but it involves a lot of physiological changes.