Tennessee's wildlife has a unique way of surviving the winter months, from hibernation to animals that thrive in chillier ...

Many insects hibernate during the winter just like mammals do, although the process for these bugs looks a little different.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – While not many of the animals you’ll see at the zoo will end up hibernating, because that would make for a boring zoo, those who work there like the zoo’s Veterinarian Dr.

You may think you've perfected the art of the wintertime nap - especially after a big holiday meal - but the true professionals are already seriously sacked out. Tucked beneath trees and dug deep into ...

When winter arrives, animals have two main choices: sleep more or shut down almost completely until spring. You’ve probably ...

While fat bears made international headlines this year, another North American mammal is working to pack on the pounds for winter. You might even see one in your own backyard. Todd Volkmann is the ...

When most folks think of “hibernation,” their minds immediately jump to the bear. However, there are many other animals that hibernate, including the 10 revealed in this fascinating video.

Improved organ transplantation, enhanced anorexia treatments and even the possibility of sending people deeper into space — Yale researchers believe that studying animals’ natural processes, like ...

In the same way a bear instinctively lowers its body temperature to survive the winter's chill, scientists have discovered a groundbreaking method to control human body temperature—potentially saving ...