The time of year an animal goes into hibernation depends on its species and the current temperatures. Some animals only hibernate for a few weeks, while other true hibernators rest for moths. List ...

But these aren’t the only places to find slumbering critters. During hibernation, animals slow their metabolisms and match their internal body temperatures to ambient conditions. Whether tropical ...

The cold, dark winter months can make it difficult for animals to find food and water. Hibernation helps some animals survive this time. These animals become inactive to save energy. An animal in ...

But hibernating animals, like bears and ground squirrels, don’t have this problem. Now, a study published in Science on April 13 helps explain why hibernating bears rarely get blood clots, despite ...