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
- A. Summer preparation of
mammal
- 1. Changes in weight
2. Natural eating patterns and diet prior to hibernation
3. Natural enemies
- 1. Preparation of home (burrow, den)
2. Time of entry into hibernation
- 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
- 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

