Discusses why animals hibernate and when and why this pattern occurs.
... Thermogenesis in human brown adipose tissue and skeletal muscle induced by sympathomimetic stimulation . Acta Endocrinol . , Suppl . 278 , 1-32 . Aulie , A. & Grav , H.J. ( 1979 ) : Effect of cold acclimation on the oxidative capacity of ...
Explores the practice of hibernation as a means for winter survival, discussing the habits of a variety of animals such as hummingbirds, bats, chipmunks, and rattlesnakes.
Text and photographs introduce the concept of hibernation, a method which some animals use to protect themselves from cold temperatures.
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