Hibernation

By : Cynthia Widener
3-28-11
Mrs. Dent
 Description Of Behavior

• Hibernation is a state of regulated hypothermia,

lasting several days or weeks, It allows animals
to conserve energy during the winter. During
hibernation animals slow their metabolism to a
very low level, with body temperature and
breathing rates lowered, gradually using up the
body fat reserves stored during the warmer
months. Some hibernating animals stir as often
as once a week, others sleep throughout the
season.
Purpose