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Chipmunks, Hibernation, and Climate Change

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The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) copes with winter by storing food, rather than body fat, and by entering torpor for days at a time, waking up in between to nibble its cache. It begins cycling through torpor only when and … Continue reading →

Black Bear Awake in February

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The timing and length of a black bear’s hibernation depend on food availability, weather, and reproductive status. In the west, bears tend to sleep straight through till spring, but in eastern North America where acorns or other nuts may be … Continue reading →