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What makes animals hibernate?
There are still a lot of things that scientists do not know about hibernation and what exactly causes hibernation is one of these things. However, some research shows that there are a couple of different triggers for hibernation. For some species a reduction of the food supply and a change in the temperature and amount of light will make the animals long for their dens and a good winter’s sleep. Other animals seem to have an internal clock that tells the animal it is time to go to sleep. Scientists have found that animals that hibernate have a unique compound in their blood which is called HIT – hibernation inducement trigger.

2006-09-10 18:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by maynerdswife 5 · 0 0

Yes they can. Quite often hibernating mammals wake up early when temperatures are warmer than usual. And you can do it artificially with a heat lamp.

2006-09-10 18:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0 0

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