Discover hibernation

Winter in European countries is extremely harsh and the temperature will drop to the point that if you don't keep your body warm enough it will be dangerous to life. People have many ways to stay warm, with devices that can help us cope with the cold weather of the winter. But how will the animals keep warm? They have an instinct that is 'hibernation'.

During hibernation, some animals reduce their metabolic activities to very low levels, their body temperature and breathing rate also decrease. At this time, the energy used to sustain life is mainly derived from fat. They can hibernate for months without eating, not drinking, inactive but still survive the cold of winter.

Do you want to know how animals and reptiles do hibernate? We will bring you interesting information about hibernation in the following infographic.