Animals at the extremes: Hibernation and torpor
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Location
Online(Course Link)
Dates
On Demand
Course Categories
Math, Science and Engineering
Certficate
Yes(statement of participation)
Language
English
Course Fees
FreeNo. of Attendant
Unlimited
Acquired Skills/Covered Subjects
- give examples of the diversity of the major groups of mammals and birds that contain hibernating species,describe the physiological changes occurring during entry to hibernation and at least three of the cues that may trigger entry,present evidence to show that hibernating mammals and birds retain physiological control of their Tb.
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Hibernation is an ingenious adaptation that some animals employ to survive difficult conditions in winter. This free course, Animals at the extremes: Hibernation and torpor, examines the differences between hibernation and torpor, and discusses the characteristic signs of hibernation behaviour. It explores the triggers that bring on hibernation, and whether internal signals or external season cues are predominant. It also examines the physiological adaptations that occur in hibernating animals.
