Animals Hibernating How Animals Survive Extreme Conditions

In the eleventh and final title in the Animal Behavior series, kids will find out which animals hibernate and why, the difference between true hibernators and deep sleepers, where animals hibernate, what happens while they hibernate, and much more. Whether to avoid extreme weather, conserve energy or survive on meager resources, animals hibernate in some unexpected ways. Did you know? * The woodchuck's breathing rate drops to as low as one breath every five minutes while hibernating. * Thousands of garter snakes hibernate together, hidden in rocky crevices. * It isn't just animals living in cold climates who avoid extreme weather. In hot, dry climates, many animals seek shelter for long periods of time. The Australian water-holding frog "drinks" from its own bladder while buried underground.Hickman, Pamela is the author of 'Animals Hibernating How Animals Survive Extreme Conditions' with ISBN 9781553376637 and ISBN 1553376633.