During hibernation, physiological functions slow down or halt entirely. Brain activity becomes undetectable as animals conserve energy to survive until better conditions arise. Learning about ...

Many people believe that during winter, most animals hibernate and that is why you do not see them. However, it may surprise ...

When hibernating, a bear’s body temperature remains above 31°C. In contrast to body temperature, their respiratory rate averages only one breath per minute with a heart rate of 8-10 beats per ...

We may not even adopt this lifestyle, but some species in the animal kingdom have perfected the art and science of slumber, called ‘hibernation’. To define it in simple terms, hibernation is a ...

The cold, dark winter months can make it difficult for animals to find food and water. Hibernation helps some animals survive this time. These animals become inactive to save energy. An animal in ...

The 21-month trip to Mars poses a litany of problems, particularly keeping people healthy. Could hibernation be an answer?

The North Coast and Cascade regions in far Northern California are home to about half of California’s black bear population. About 40% of the state's black bears live in the Sierra Nevada, according ...

The famously spiky mammals typically fatten themselves up during autumn before entering hibernation, with members of the public reporting concerns to charities if they see animals who look small ...