Quite Interesting @qi.com · May 22

Since hibernation is not sleep, animals emerge from hibernation sleep-deprived and tired. Therefore, animals that hibernate come out of hibernation periodically in order to get some sleep.

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Lawrence Sauter · May 22

Well that is interesting.

Paul Potiki · May 22

Dear evolution, maybe you should've combined those into one.

M J Murcott · May 22

A look at some of the processes in hibernation, dormancy and aestivation. Animals take measures to reduce heat loss during hibernation and by lowering the metabolic rate and respiration they can survive long periods without eating or drinking. youtu.be/rKLa9r-9oko

Dirty Devotee · May 22

Think of it as "bored but toasty".

Champie · May 22

I think I might hibernate each night then.

Alan · May 22

Does a Bear sleep in the woods.

Jaine N Eira · May 22

This sounds horrendous