Bears have evolved to enter a lighter state of dormancy than typical hibernation so they can quickly wake up to respond to threats.

Enjoy our cross-curricular unit on hibernating animals, designed to engage young learners in the incredible ways animals ...

Power outages could cause indoor temperatures to plummet, making some pets go into a hibernation-like state.

Hibernation is a survival strategy employed by a range of animals including rodents, bears, primates and even birds. Here are three of the most unique hibernators, and how they use this strategy to ...

Today, Nic Darlinton reads an excerpt from Colette’s essay “Hellebore.” Colette was a French novelist and writer of short stories. A pioneer of autobiographical fiction, she was best known for her ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Unlocking the mystery of hibernation could improve medicine and support our ambitions for deep-space ...

The Community Synagogue L’dor V’dor Early Childhood Center was filled with cozy pajamas, curious questions and generous ...

Groundhogs emerge from their burrows around Feb.4. This fits the folklore of Groundhog Day, but predicting the weather is not their objective.