The power of the power nap: Scientists uncover secrets of hibernation

Friday, November 7, 2014 - 17:00 in Paleontology & Archaeology

For hibernating mammals, the pre-winter months are a race against time to accumulate enough energy reserves to last until spring. Offspring born late in the year have much less time to achieve this. Scientists have now discovered that power-napping can help late-born garden dormice overcome these unfavorable odds. The scientists also found a link between time spent at higher temperatures and aging.

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