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Which animals hibernate during winter?
Which animals hibernate during winter?
- Kangaroos, koalas, and pandas
- Lions, tigers, and bears
- Brown bears, squirrels, raccoons, raccoon dogs, badgers, and European hamsters
- Hedgehogs, groundhogs, dormice, bats, and hazel dormice (correct)
Which animal enters a state of torpor and buries itself in the mud or hides in hollows prior to the first frost?
Which animal enters a state of torpor and buries itself in the mud or hides in hollows prior to the first frost?
- Frogs
- European hamster
- Fish (correct)
- Lizards
What is the difference between hibernation and brumation?
What is the difference between hibernation and brumation?
- Hibernation and brumation are the same thing.
- Hibernation is a term used for mammals, while brumation is a term used for reptiles. (correct)
- Hibernation is when animals sleep during winter, while brumation is when animals sleep during summer.
- Hibernation is a state of reduced activity and metabolism, while brumation is a state of deep sleep.
What is the main difference between hibernating animals and animals that go dormant?
What is the main difference between hibernating animals and animals that go dormant?
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Which animals go into a state of dormancy during winter?
Which animals go into a state of dormancy during winter?
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What is the main difference between brumating animals and hibernating animals?
What is the main difference between brumating animals and hibernating animals?
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