Consider the following:
- Bats
- Bears
- Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Bats undergo hibernation during winter months when insect prey becomes scarce, entering torpor to conserve energy.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Bears (brown bears, black bears, polar bears) are well-known hibernators, though they experience a lighter form of dormancy compared to true hibernators.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Many rodent species like groundhogs, chipmunks, ground squirrels are true hibernators with drastically reduced body temperature and metabolic rate.
Question 19 of 22 Keystone and Flagship Species
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