The Secrets of Hibernation in Animals

The video explains hibernation, a process where animals enter a deep sleep during cold months to survive when food is scarce. It describes how animals prepare by eating and storing fat, and identifies hibernators like bears and bats. The video also differentiates hibernation from sleep, noting changes in body temperature and breathing. It concludes with trivia about estivation, a similar process in summer.

What is the main reason Mr. Bear isn't waking up?

• He is playing.

• He is hibernating.

• He is eating.

• He is in a deep sleep.

How do animals prepare for hibernation?

• By staying awake all winter.

• By eating a lot and storing fat.

• By eating less food.

• By migrating to warmer places.

Which of the following is NOT a hibernator?

• Bears

• Lions

• Snakes

• Bats

Where do hibernators prefer to stay during hibernation?

• In trees

• In dark and quiet places

• In open fields

• Near water bodies

What happens to a hibernator's body during hibernation?

• Heart rate increases

• Body temperature drops and breathing slows

• Breathing rate increases

• Body temperature increases

What is estivation?

• Hibernation during summer

• A feeding behavior

• A type of migration

• Hibernation during winter

How long can a bat go without taking a breath during hibernation?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the main difference between sleep and hibernation?

• Sleep lasts for several months.

• Hibernation involves a significant drop in body temperature and slowed breathing.

• Sleep involves a drop in body temperature.

• Hibernation involves increased activity.