Do woodchucks hybernate in the winter?

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Do woodchucks hybernate in the winter?

2007-09-15 08:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by Kitkat 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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In most areas they go into a deep sleep called turpor. This is very much like hibernation (I have in fact known biologists to refer to it as hibernation), however it is not quite as deep as true hibernation.

In some southern states they may not even go into turpor, especially in warmer years or when food is plentiful.

2007-09-15 13:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff Sadler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes.

2007-09-15 09:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋