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Hibernation Report Outline

HIBERNATION OF MAMMALS

I. Definition of hibernation
    A. Reason for hibernation
    B. Different methods of hibernation
      1.Variations among species
      2. Definition of warm-blooded animals
      3. Examples of hibernating mammals
    C. Choice of mammal for research; reasons for selection
II. Seasonal adaptation of mammal selected
    A. Summer preparation of mammal
      1. Changes in weight
      2. Natural eating patterns and diet prior to hibernation
      3. Natural enemies
    B. Fall preparation of mammal
      1. Preparation of home (burrow, den)
      2. Time of entry into hibernation
    C. Winter Pattern
      1. Changes in body temperature
      2. Changes in circulation and heart rate
      3. Changes in metabolism, weight, food consumption
      4. Time or periods of arousal
    D. Spring Pattern
      1. Approximate time (month) of awakening
      2. Reasons for awakening
      3. Mating patterns
        a. gestation period
        b. size of average litter
        c. weight of average baby
        d. weaning process
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