Animal Dormancy and Hibernation Concepts

The video explains animal dormancy, focusing on hibernation and brumation. Hibernation is a state where animals like bears and small mammals slow their metabolism to survive winter without food. Bears hibernate for months, while smaller animals may enter short-term hibernation called torpor. Brumation is similar but occurs in reptiles and amphibians, allowing them to conserve energy during cold periods. The video concludes with a message about kindness.

What is the primary purpose of animal dormancy?

• To enhance physical activity

• To migrate to warmer areas

• To conserve energy during scarce food conditions

• To increase metabolic activity

Which of the following animals is known to hibernate?

• Dolphins

• Lions

• Chipmunks

• Elephants

During hibernation, what happens to an animal's metabolism?

• It stops completely

• It slows down significantly

• It remains the same

• It speeds up

How do bears behave during hibernation?

• They sleep continuously without waking

• They occasionally move but rarely eat

• They hunt for food regularly

• They migrate to warmer areas

What is the maximum duration some bears may hibernate?

• Three months

• Five months

• Seven months

• Nine months

What is torpor?

• A feeding behavior

• A long-term hibernation state

• A migration strategy

• A short-term hibernation state

How long can torpor last in some animals?

• Several weeks

• A whole year

• A few hours to a couple of days

• Several months

What is brumation?

• A type of migration

• A feeding strategy

• A type of hibernation in mammals

• A form of dormancy in reptiles and amphibians

During brumation, what do reptiles and amphibians typically do?

• They migrate to warmer areas

• They go months without eating

• They remain active

• They eat frequently

How do some turtles survive during brumation?

• By eating stored food

• By absorbing oxygen through their skin

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By increasing their metabolic rate