The Complexities of Hibernation: Understanding Animal Dormancy

The video explores the complex process of hibernation, focusing on the role of the endocrine system and hormones in regulating this state. It explains how metabolism slows down, allowing animals to conserve energy. The video distinguishes between hibernation and torpor, highlighting physiological changes like heart rate and breathing. It also addresses waste management during hibernation, including the formation of fecal plugs in bears.

How does a bear's body temperature behave during hibernation?

Discuss the significance of the fecal plug in bears during torpor.

What happens to an animal's heart rate during hibernation?