Animals That Hibernate During Winter. Some animals can slow their heartbeat and breathing rate down, they also lower their body temperature, and enter a state of 'torpor' (state of physical and mental inactivity). Because of the reversal in seasons in either side of the equator, the southern and northern hemisphere population whales do not converge at a specific point.
During this time of year, trees and other plants that have sat dormant through the winter suddenly come to life and thrive beautifully. These include turtles, frogs, salamanders and snakes. Bears are well known for hibernating, but they only do so if they live in a cold climate.
Animals such as skunks, raccoons and some chipmunks are the light sleepers, easily awakened.
Use this cut and stick activity with your class so they can categorise the animals into ones that hibernate during winter and ones that don't. As a result, you’d probably have witnessed these backyard buddies making their way into the attic through making holes from the rooftops. These are some of the commonly known animals that hibernate during the winter months. However, plants aren’t the only part of nature that resumes life in the springtime.
