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Alligators in Winter

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What happens to the body temperature of alligators when the environment gets cold?

It stays the same but they shiver

It increases to adapt to the cold environment

It remains constant regardless of the environment

It decreases to match the environment (correct)

Why do alligators go to shaded areas or cooler water?

To warm up

To escape from predators

To cool down (correct)

To socialize with other alligators

What is the term for the reptile version of hibernation?

Brumation (correct)

Torpor

Euthermia

Hibernation

What do alligators do to their bodies when it gets extremely cold?

They submerge their bodies under the ice Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reptiles that is different from mammals and birds?

They have scales Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the park where rescued alligators are cared for?

Swamp Park Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why alligators reduce their body temperature during brumation?

To save energy when they can't find food due to cold temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the state of dormancy that alligators and other reptiles enter during winter months?

Brumation Signup and view all the answers

What do alligators use to breathe when they are submerged in frozen water?

Their nose, which they tilt up to peek above the water Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to life for alligators, according to the Swamp Park?

Adaptation Signup and view all the answers

How do alligators typically warm up after coming out of brumation?

By basking in the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period during which alligators in Texas typically brumate?

From mid-October to early March Signup and view all the answers