Mammals That Hibernate Or Burrow Less Likely To Go Extinct

Monday, February 2, 2009 - 15:21 in Biology & Nature

Mammals that hibernate or that hide in burrows are less likely to turn up on an endangered species list, according to new research. The study's authors believe that the ability of such "sleep-or-hide" animals to buffer themselves from changing environments may help them avoid extinction.

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