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Hibernate
Seasonal Behavior![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used for animals or insects that become inactive during colder months. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/TPj2cQFcyaVGuovFxEDJ7KPWYUk.webp)
Not Just Sleep![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Hibernate' implies a period of inactivity, not just a regular sleep. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/qSukRtYY8jHVGujQqkbvqne81g.webp)
Metabolic Slowdown![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Hibernation involves slowing down the metabolism, not just motionlessness. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/CAItS9U5zruKHHhOdACBDddN0E.webp)