Hibernation: meaning, definitions and examples

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hibernation

[ ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃən ]

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animal behavior

Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate. It allows animals to conserve energy during harsh winter conditions.

Synonyms

dormancy, torpor, winter sleep

Examples of usage

During hibernation, bears can survive for months without eating or drinking.
Some reptiles go into hibernation to escape the cold temperatures.
Hibernation is a survival strategy for many animals in cold climates.

Translations

Translations of the word "hibernation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hibernação

🇮🇳 शीतनिद्रा

🇩🇪 Winterschlaf

🇮🇩 hibernasi

🇺🇦 сплячка

🇵🇱 hibernacja

🇯🇵 冬眠 (とうみん)

🇫🇷 hibernation

🇪🇸 hibernación

🇹🇷 kış uykusu

🇰🇷 겨울잠

🇸🇦 سبات شتوي

🇨🇿 hibernace

🇸🇰 hibernácia

🇨🇳 冬眠 (dōngmián)

🇸🇮 hibernacija

🇮🇸 vetrardvali

🇰🇿 қысқы ұйқы

🇬🇪 ზამთრის ძილი

🇦🇿 qış yuxusu

🇲🇽 hibernación

Word origin

The term 'hibernation' comes from the Latin word 'hibernare', which means 'to spend the winter'. The concept of hibernation has fascinated scientists and researchers for centuries, as they study how animals adapt to survive in harsh winter conditions. Hibernation is a remarkable biological process that allows animals to conserve energy and resources when food is scarce.