80 Hibernation Trivia Questions with Answers
80 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Which turtle species can hibernate underwater for up to 5 months?
Answer
Painted turtle
What is the scientific name of the only hibernating marsupial?
Answer
Burramys parvus
What is the name of the peptide from woodchucks that can induce hibernation?
Answer
Hibernation induction trigger
What environmental factor is the primary trigger for hibernation?
Answer
Photoperiod
Which snake species is known to hibernate in large communal dens?
Answer
Garter snake
What type of body fat do bats rely on during hibernation?
Answer
Brown fat
What is the term for hibernation in reptiles?
Answer
Brumation
What is the scientific name of the only bird known to hibernate?
Answer
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
What is the typical hibernation duration of a grizzly bear in Yellowstone?
Answer
5 to 6 months
What term describes a cave or other site where bats hibernate?
Answer
Hibernaculum
Which squirrel species holds the record for the lowest body temperature during hibernation?
Answer
Arctic ground squirrel
What do bears and other hibernators rely on for energy during their winter sleep?
Answer
Stored body fat
What is the term for the long-term winter torpor in mammals and birds?
Answer
Hibernation