noun
- an animal that hibernates; a creature that enters a state of dormancy during winter
Examples
- Bears are well-known hibernators that sleep through the winter months.
- Squirrels are not true hibernators; they remain active during winter.
- Many hibernators rely on stored body fat to survive the cold season.
- Hedgehogs are common hibernators in temperate climates.
- The study examined how different hibernators prepare for dormancy.
- Bats are efficient hibernators that can lower their body temperature dramatically.