The Art of Winter Adaptation
As temperatures drop, winter survival strategies range from hibernation to specialized physical traits that enable animals to endure the cold. Several species of animals utilize different types of hibernation to survive the cold winter months. In the winter session of the Wild Discovery Semester Program, we’ll be focusing on learning about the different strategies animals use to survive Maine winters. True Hibernation Characterized by a significant drop in body temperature and metabolic rate, true hibernators have the ability to conserve … Read More