Dormancy, Migration and Hibernation

Caused by extreme conditions, such as a drought.

• Hibernation

• Dormancy

• Migration

An animal is inactive and its heart rate slows down.

• Hibernation

• Dormancy

• Migration

To travel from one place to another.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

A long, deep sleep.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

A plant drops its leaves and appears to be dead.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

Plants stop growing and animals stop moving.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

Animals do this to find food.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

Animals do this to find better weather.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

Groundhogs and black bears do this in response to changing seasons.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

Happens during the winter when food is scarce.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy