The Big Sleep.

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  • Author(s): Williams, David B.
  • Source:
    Scientific American Explorations. Winter2001, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p14. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      HIBERNATION; ANIMAL wintering; SLEEP behavior in animals
    • Abstract:
      Explains how hibernating animals deal with winter. Slowing down of body's systems; Reduction of energy needed for survival; Persistence of lethargy of animals for hours, days or months; Adaptation to reduced food supply during winter; Pattern of hibernators' wakeful periods.