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“Aestivation: Surviving the Heat – Nature’s Ingenious Dormancy Strategy” Introduction Aestivation is a biological term that refers to a state of dormancy or inactivity that some animals enter during hot and dry periods, typically in the summer. It is similar to hibernation, but instead of occurring in response to cold temperatures, aestivation occurs in response to extreme heat and drought conditions. Aestivation allows animals to conserve energy and water when environmental conditions are not conducive to their normal activities. During…

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Table of Content Winter Sleep Hibernation vs. Torpor Preparation for Hibernation Physiological Changes Energy Utilization Exit from Hibernation Examples of hibernating animals Winter Sleep Hibernation is a state of deep sleep or dormancy that some animals enter into during the winter months or periods of adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme cold or food scarcity. It is a survival strategy that allows these animals to conserve energy and reduce their metabolic rate when resources are scarce and conditions are harsh….

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