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Hibernation and torpor are states of inactivity that allow animals to conserve energy during difficult conditions like winter. Hibernation is a sustained state of torpor governed by internal signals and seasonal cues. Animals like ground squirrels and bats undergo dramatic physiological changes during hibernation - their body temperatures drop very low, and their heart rates, breathing, and metabolism slow significantly. They store up fat beforehand to survive the winter without needing to eat. Similarly, a

Author

Madhuban Bhattacharya

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