Why do gophers hibernate while squirrels don’t?
September 13, 2020 | Education
| Squirrels live in the forest. They are well protected from the cold and can find food in it even in winter. In the harsh winter period, proteins only reduce their activity. Gophers live in desert and semi-desert regions; they have nothing to feed on during unfavorable seasons. Therefore, they are characterized by real hibernation with complete numbness and a sharp drop in body temperature. This condition serves as a way to survive the unfavorable season of the year with no food.
