Why Do Some Animals Hibernate
A fifth grade question explains hibernation as a winter rest with reduced energy needs. Bears badgers chipmunks dormice woodchucks and groundhogs hibernate to save fat stores built in autumn. Polar bears may wander or hunt on ice. hibernating animals show slowed heart rate and cooler body temperatures.
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Civil Liberties Report Highlights Gains and Threats
The ACLU annual report cites civil liberties wins such as the broad federal Civil Rights Act but warns of grave future threats. It notes three social revolutions pressing liberties and cites California’s successful campaign to embed an anti discrimination housing ban in its constitution as an example of rising anti liberty tension. Some infect, freeze, without injury, and await the spring thaw.
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