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]]>In its essence, hibernation is a survival strategy where metabolism is reduced to a minimum, breathing becomes shallow, and body temperature plummets. It’s meant to allow animals to conserve energy during particularly cold periods or when food is scarce. During the hibernation period, animals survive relying solely on stored fat reserves.
One of the most amazing aspects of hibernation is how minimal animals’ bodily functions can get without them dying as a result. The average body temperature of a hibernating animal is around 32° F, which is as close to death as it gets, and its heart rate is so slow that it’s nearly unnoticeable.
While many associate hibernation solely with mammals, a diverse array of creatures, including reptiles, insects, and even bees, partake in this seasonal dormancy. However, bears do stand out as the quintessential hibernators.
One of the key challenges faced by modern hibernators is us humans. Practices like factory farming and deforestation disrupt some hibernation habitats, jeopardizing nature’s balance.
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]]>Luna is a kind of animal that does something with passion. Like during the hot summer months, she would immerse herself in swimming, enjoying fully the coolness of water. Despite her zealous character, Luna spent her cub years til age 3, with few pleasures.
“Luna lived a horrible life at the amusement park in southern Albania for about three years, before we could rescue her in 2016,” spokesperson for Four Paws’ sanctuaries Jeta Lepaja, told The Dodo.
According to Lepaja, Luna was probably stolen from the wild when she was just a young cub after her mother was killed by poachers.
“Usually poachers take them when they are tiny cubs,” Lepaja shared. “Afterwards, [they] sell them to people who own a business, like in this case an amusement park.”
Luna has been enjoying her freedom ever since her rescue. The winter season is just around the corner and Luna has been busy digging a den not just once but twice!
Bears follow their natural instinct to hibernate in the winter. “She is the first bear digging her den there,” Lepaja shared. “She looks such in a hurry!”
“Luna hibernated last winter for the first time from beginning of January until end of March,” Lepaja added. “The chances are that this year she will hibernate earlier.”
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]]>The post What’s the Deal With Hibernation? All You Need to Know appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>In its essence, hibernation is a survival strategy where metabolism is reduced to a minimum, breathing becomes shallow, and body temperature plummets. It’s meant to allow animals to conserve energy during particularly cold periods or when food is scarce. During the hibernation period, animals survive relying solely on stored fat reserves.
One of the most amazing aspects of hibernation is how minimal animals’ bodily functions can get without them dying as a result. The average body temperature of a hibernating animal is around 32° F, which is as close to death as it gets, and its heart rate is so slow that it’s nearly unnoticeable.
While many associate hibernation solely with mammals, a diverse array of creatures, including reptiles, insects, and even bees, partake in this seasonal dormancy. However, bears do stand out as the quintessential hibernators.
One of the key challenges faced by modern hibernators is us humans. Practices like factory farming and deforestation disrupt some hibernation habitats, jeopardizing nature’s balance.
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]]>The post Rescued Bear Gets Excited for Their Hibernation Period appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Luna is a kind of animal that does something with passion. Like during the hot summer months, she would immerse herself in swimming, enjoying fully the coolness of water. Despite her zealous character, Luna spent her cub years til age 3, with few pleasures.
“Luna lived a horrible life at the amusement park in southern Albania for about three years, before we could rescue her in 2016,” spokesperson for Four Paws’ sanctuaries Jeta Lepaja, told The Dodo.
According to Lepaja, Luna was probably stolen from the wild when she was just a young cub after her mother was killed by poachers.
“Usually poachers take them when they are tiny cubs,” Lepaja shared. “Afterwards, [they] sell them to people who own a business, like in this case an amusement park.”
Luna has been enjoying her freedom ever since her rescue. The winter season is just around the corner and Luna has been busy digging a den not just once but twice!
Bears follow their natural instinct to hibernate in the winter. “She is the first bear digging her den there,” Lepaja shared. “She looks such in a hurry!”
“Luna hibernated last winter for the first time from beginning of January until end of March,” Lepaja added. “The chances are that this year she will hibernate earlier.”
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