hibernation
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How climate change impacts hibernation
When winter descends on Indiana, furry, scaly and slimy creatures alike hunker down for hibernation. However, warmer and shorter winters are causing some species to sleep later – or not at all.
Climate change is messing with bears’ hibernation schedules
Bears will have to rethink their concept of hibernation as the climate warms and winters grow shorter. How they respond will say much about their commitment to winter naps, and about the deep interconnections between climate and animal behavior.
Climate change is affecting how animals hibernate
Humans may be up and playing in the snow all winter, but many other mammals are hibernating or going into a dormant state of torpor. Climate change could affect how they do that, though.
Bees force plants to flower early by cutting holes in their leaves
Hungry bumblebees can make plants flower up to a month earlier than usual by cutting holes in their leaves, which may help them adapt to climate change.
Climate change is causing bears to come out of hibernation a month early - which can be dangerous for humans
Rising temperatures are affecting ecosystems and wildlife across the globe - even causing some bears to come out of hibernation early.