
Hibernate
Seasonal Behavior
Used for animals or insects that become inactive during colder months.

Some species of bats hibernate to survive winter.
Not Just Sleep
'Hibernate' implies a period of inactivity, not just a regular sleep.

Toads don't just sleep in mud; they hibernate.
Metabolic Slowdown
Hibernation involves slowing down the metabolism, not just motionlessness.

During hibernation, a groundhog's heart rate drops significantly.
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