Hibernation

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+Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression, allowing some animals to endure harsh conditions. It is a profound physiological adaptation, where body temperature drops and heart rate slows, like a deep [Winter Sleep](/wiki/winter_sleep). This long, deep slumber conserves energy when food is scarce, bridging the cold months until [Spring](/wiki/spring) arrives.
+## See also
+- [Dormancy](/wiki/dormancy)
+- [Torpor](/wiki/torpor)
+- [Metabolism](/wiki/metabolism)
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