On his feast day, we share the saint's surprisingly effective tricks for overcoming sorrow
Animals employ various strategies to survive harsh conditions and food scarcity, mainly hibernation and torpor. This article talks about these states of dormancy, explaining their differences, providing examples, and explaining the importance they play in an animal's survival.
My therapist once told me anger was a useful emotion because it could inspire action, as opposed to the incessant torpor depressive moments can bring. At the time, I enthusiastically clung to the concept. I was angry then, a 24-year-old girl (I…
Learn about brumation in reptiles and amphibians. Get the definition and examples and see how it differs from hibernation and torpor.
Discover where hummingbirds sleep and their unique resting spots. Learn about their night habits and how torpor helps them survive chilly nights.
Hebetude usually suggests mental dullness, often marked by laziness or torpor. As such, it was a good word for one Queenslander correspondent, who wrote in a letter to the editor of the Weekend
During hummingbird torpor, the tiny birds can drop their internal temperature and conserve energy to withstand frigid temperatures.
All crave a good night's sleep to recharge after a long day, but did you know that some animals take this concept to a new level? Animals need their rest, and their sleep patterns can be astonishingly different. From snuggly koalas to slumbering bats, sleep isn't just about catching Z's; it's crucial for conserving energy,
My therapist once told me anger was a useful emotion because it could inspire action, as opposed to the incessant torpor depressive moments can bring. At the time, I enthusiastically clung to the concept. I was angry then, a 24-year-old girl (I…
In this article we discuss how hummingbirds sleep, including an explanation of torpor, their unique adaptation to conserve energy.
A team of researchers from the U.S. and South Africa has discovered that several species of hummingbirds living in the Andes drastically reduce their body temperatures during their nightly torpor. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, the group describes their study of thermoregulation in mountain-based hummingbirds and what they learned about them. Prior research has shown that some animals, such as bears, hibernate during the winter. Doing so allows them to survive the cold
Ever wonder where do hummingbirds sleep? Us too! Learn exactly where hummingbirds sleep and how they go into torpor to rest.
Bears can be difficult to judge age in the field. When hunting bears apply these techniques to decide if a bear fits three categories.
Animals employ various strategies to survive harsh conditions and food scarcity, mainly hibernation and torpor. This article talks about these states of dormancy, explaining their differences, providing examples, and explaining the importance they play in an animal's survival.
Rest and Relaxation. Catching some ZZZ’s. Hibernation, Brumation, and Torpor are all animal responses to dealing with the need to conserve energy and slow down. Animals use energy all day. Things like walking, digestion, heating and cooling their bodies, all of these things use energy. Even thinki
Have you ever wondered what happens to birds at night? Where do they go? What do they do? Do birds really sleep? The answer is yes…but it’s a little more complicated than that. Birds have several techniques for when they need to get a little shut-eye. Check out some of these below! Day flyer or
If your koi or pond fish are not winter hardy or you just want to bring your finned friends indoors, read here for tips to keep them happy and well.
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In this article we discuss how hummingbirds sleep, including an explanation of torpor, their unique adaptation to conserve energy.
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Not that many animals truly hibernate; many enter a lighter state of sleep called torpor. Learn the difference and which animals do which.
