Question:
Animals that undergo torpor?
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2011-09-29 18:38:19 UTC
What are three different animals that undergo torpor?
Three answers:
Jeff S
2011-09-29 20:20:02 UTC
Bats are the best example, especially those living in cooler climates.
Elaine M
2011-09-30 14:46:59 UTC
PBS tv just had a hummingbird special. They go into torpor every night.
Justsomeguy
2011-09-30 05:13:21 UTC
bats as stated above, as well as kangaroo rats, and bears.

Common misconception is that bears go into hibernation, which is not true they enter torpor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpor


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