Animal Hibernation and Behavior

The video explores the concept of hibernation, explaining why and how animals hibernate during winter. It discusses various animals like bears, bats, and hedgehogs, detailing their preparation for hibernation by storing food and fat. The video also covers the physiological changes during hibernation, such as reduced heart rate and body temperature. It concludes with how animals emerge from hibernation in spring, using the example of groundhogs to predict weather changes.

Why don't robots hibernate?

• They are not living organisms.

• They do not need to conserve energy.

• They are always active.

• They do not eat food.

Which of the following animals is known to hibernate?

• Elephants

• Bats

• Lions

• Dolphins

Why do animals hibernate during winter?

• To conserve energy due to scarce food

• To migrate to warmer places

• To avoid the cold

• To escape predators

What is a common misconception about bears and hibernation?

• Bears wake up occasionally during winter

• Bears do not hibernate at all

• Bears migrate instead of hibernating

• Bears hibernate for the entire year

What happens to an animal's body during hibernation?

• Their body temperature increases

• Their breathing and heart rate slow down

• They become more active

• They grow new fur

How do animals prepare for hibernation?

• By shedding fur

• By migrating

• By storing food and fat

• By building nests

What is the primary reason animals store fat before hibernation?

• To attract mates

• To protect against predators

• To keep warm

• To have energy during hibernation

What signals animals to end their hibernation?

• The decrease in temperature

• The increase in daylight

• The arrival of spring and availability of food

• The presence of predators

What cultural event is associated with animals coming out of hibernation?

• Groundhog Day

• Thanksgiving

• Halloween

• Easter

What do people predict based on the groundhog's behavior?

• The length of winter

• The end of spring

• The arrival of autumn

• The start of summer