Hibernation in Animals Crossword Puzzle

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Hibernation in Animals Crossword Puzzle

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  • physiological : hibernation involves what kind of substantial changes?
  • slowdown : hibernating animals experience a _ in heart rate and respiration.
  • energy reserves : hibernating animals can remain dormant for extended periods without depleting their _ .
  • poor will : birds like the _ are known to hibernate, showcasing the diverse range of animals with this survival adaptation.
  • skunks : _ do not fully hibernate but remain semi-active during winter, finding sheltered spaces near food and water.
  • hedgehogs : _ hibernate in nests built in dense undergrowth, and may remain active during mild winters but generally enter deep sleep until spring.
  • endotherms : animals that regulate their body temperature internally.
  • brow fat : _ provides additional warmth and energy during brief wakefulness or upon awakening in spring.
  • torpor : bears undergo a lighter form of hibernation known as _ .
  • hibernation : a state of profound inactivity characterized by reduced metabolic processes and diminished responsiveness.
  • queen : particularly _ bumblebees hibernate.
  • bears : _ consume large amounts of food before winter and can remain in this state for months without eating or drinking.
  • white fat : _ serves as a general energy store.
  • metabolic : during hibernation, an animal’s _ processes slow considerably, which decreases its energy needs.
  • colonies : bumblebees hibernate in soil during winter and emerge in spring to establish new _ .