Hibernation

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Hibernation

• By Lindsey Harrison

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Autumn
As the weather gets colder in the autumn and
leaves start falling from the trees, some animals
start getting ready to hibernate. Hibernation is
when an animal goes to ..
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Sleep!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
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HIBERNATION

• Here are some animals that hibernate.

Grizzly Bears
Doormouse
Hedgehogs
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When do they wake up

• Hibernating animals wake up when it starts to get
  warmer in Spring.

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Lets learn about Hedgehogs

Grizzly Bears
Doormouse
Hedgehogs
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Hedgehogs are animals that hibernate
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Can you see my snout?
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Can you see my ear?
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Can you spot my tail?
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Look at my spines.
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I have lots and lots of spines.
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My spines keep me safe.
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Just so I dont hurt myself I have a furry tummy.
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Others should beware!!!
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• What did you learn about hibernating animals
• and Hedgehogs?

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Bears hibernate. They sleep right through the
winter.
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Why?
Bears will usually go into hibernation when they
cant find food. The winter weather means that
theres not much food around for them. Before
they sleep they will eat and eat and eat so that
they have enough fat to last them right through
the winter.
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Where do you think bears go to sleep?
In a box?
In a post box?
In your garden shed?
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No, bears will find a place that will give them
shelter from the winter cold. They will make dens
inside of caves, in a big pile of rocks, or the
hollow of a tree.
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How long do bears hibernate?
Normally from the end of Autumn until Springwhen
they can feel the weather getting warmer and they
are able to find food again.
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And guess what?
Mummy bears often give birth to their bear cubs
while they are sleeping! The babies stay alive
by drinking their mummys milk. By Spring,
theyll be ready to wake up and play!
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• WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT ABOUT HIBERNATION AND BEARS?