Understanding Hibernation

What is the primary purpose of hibernation for animals?

• To escape predators

• To conserve energy during scarce food periods

• To migrate to warmer areas

• To find new habitats

How do animals typically prepare for hibernation?

• By migrating to warmer climates

• By eating a lot to store fat

• By shedding their fur

• By building new nests

Which animal is known to hibernate for up to 11 months?

• Snakes

• Bats

• Hedgehogs

• Dormice

Where do animals typically go to hibernate?

• In dark and quiet places like burrows and caves

• In open fields

• In water bodies

• In the treetops

What is the term for a similar state to hibernation that occurs in summer?

• Hibernation

• Dormancy

• Migration

• Estivation