
Hibernate
Seasonal Behavior
Used for animals or insects that become inactive during colder months.
Some species of bats hibernate to survive winter.
Not Just Sleep
'Hibernate' implies a period of inactivity, not just a regular sleep.
Toads don't just sleep in mud; they hibernate.
Metabolic Slowdown
Hibernation involves slowing down the metabolism, not just motionlessness.
During hibernation, a groundhog's heart rate drops significantly.