what do u mean hibernation???
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In hibernation, the body temperature is lowered and breathing and heart rates slow down. Hibernation protects the animal from cold and reduces the need for food during the season when food is scarce.
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Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It most commonly occurs during winter months. ... The equivalent during the summer months is aestivation. Hibernation functions to conserve energy when sufficient food is unavailable.
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