10 Animals That Sleep Throughout Winters

Pallavi Mehra
Dec 07, 2023

Hedgehogs

Hibernate during winter to conserve energy.

Groundhogs

Enter a state of torpor to survive the cold.

Bats

Some species hibernate in caves during winter.

Black bears

Undergo a deep sleep known as torpor.

Wood frogs

Freeze during winter and thaw in spring.

Box turtles

Hibernate to endure winter conditions.

Ladybugs:

Cluster together for warmth during winter.

Snakes

Enter brumation, a reptilian form of hibernation.

Garter snakes

Group together for warmth during hibernation.

Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs

Experience a deep hibernation-like state.

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