Hibernation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernation)

Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in endotherms. Hibernation refers to a season of heterothermy that is characterized by low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate. Although traditionally reserved for "deep" hibernators such as rodents, the term has been redefined to include animals such as bears and is now applied based on active metabolic suppression rather than based on absolute body temperature decline. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Natural overwintering

Approved Date
29-May-2013

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