Hibernation is a survival strategy adopted by various creatures, from butterflies to bats, to endure cold, dark winters without needing to forage for food or migrate to warmer regions
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During hibernation, these animals slow down their metabolisms to conserve energy
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Bears, including black and grizzly bears, hibernate in dens from late fall to early spring
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Groundhogs hibernate from October to March in underground burrows and are famously associated with Groundhog Day on February 2nd in some regions.
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Woodchucks, similar to groundhogs, hibernate during the same period.
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The European hedgehog hibernates from November to March or April in nests made of leaves, grass, and other materials.
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Many bat species hibernate in caves, mines, or even attics during the winter months
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The Eastern chipmunk does not hibernate fully but undergoes torpor, staying underground from late fall to early spring
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Certain snakes, like the timber rattlesnake and garter snake, enter a state of brumation during winter
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The Common Poorwill is one of the rare bird species capable of hibernation, taking shelter in rocky crevices or burrows