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Topic: Hibernation

Hibernation is a state of reduced metabolic activity and lowered body temperature in certain animals during the winter months, allowing them to conserve energy and survive periods of food scarcity.

More on: Hibernation

The topic of hibernation is discussed in two of the podcast episodes provided.

In Smologies #38: CARNIVORES with Rae Wynn-Grant, the episode discusses bear hibernation behavior, including the ability to recycle waste and reduce metabolism during the hibernation period.

In Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health, the guest shares insights from his research on hibernation in bears and the physiology involved in the process.

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