The Secret World of Animal Sleep: Mysteries of Hibernation

Name: The Secret World of Animal Sleep: Mysteries of Hibernation
Uploaded: 2018-05-15T20:44:16Z
Duration: 3 min
Description: Arctic ground squirrels survive harsh Canadian winters through skilled hibernation. Entering a state of controlled hypothermia, their body temperature drops to 27F--the lowest-ever recorded in a mammal. This suspended animation isn't sleep exactly, but it's an equally vital part of their unique survival plan.

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Arctic ground squirrels survive harsh Canadian winters through skilled hibernation. Entering a state of controlled hypothermia, their body temperature drops to 27F--the lowest-ever recorded in a mammal. This suspended animation isn't sleep exactly, but it's an equally vital part of their unique survival plan.