Hibernation is one of nature’s coolest adaptations, and it’s part of the survival playbook for a wide range of creatures, from primates such as lemurs to a host of reptiles, birds, and insects. The ...

Snail holds the overall record, lasting up to 3 years in dormancy. Australian Pygmy Possum is the longest continuous mammal sleeper (367 days). True hibernation involves extreme body temperature and ...

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding residents the fall bear "Eat-a-thon" is returning. As winter approaches, bears take their first steps into hyperphagia, a period where they must eat ...

When most folks think of “hibernation,” their minds immediately jump to the bear. However, there are many other animals that hibernate, including the 10 revealed in this fascinating video.

Hibernation is an adaptation found in many creatures that helps them survive cold and dark winters when resources are unpredictable or insufficient. During hibernation, many mammals and birds turn ...

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(CNN) — Does the colder season have you dragging during the day, feeling like the amount of sleep you usually get in other parts of the year doesn’t seem to be enough now? “If you feel like sleeping ...