As autumn gives way to the winter, you may ask yourself, where do animals go once the cold has set in? It’s a simple enough ...

As the days continue to get shorter, scientists have made a significant discovery in understanding exactly what makes mammals ...

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

Single gene responsible for hibernation in mammals, study finds - The gene is present in all mammals and the study reveals ...

Have you ever been a little groggy when you woke up? Maybe your family was leaving really early in the morning for vacation and your mom or dad woke you up to start the long drive. You probably were a ...

Colorado's wildlife begins to adapt to the coming frigid weather before winter sets in. Learn what Colorado's wildlife does ...

When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, ...

Every American state experiences winter to some degree, but few bear the brunt of freezing temperatures and environmental ...

Migration, hibernation and food storage are all responses to seasonal changes. As the days become shorter and the nights get longer, hormone changes trigger an animal's instinct to prepare for winter.

When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, ...

Why do some animals hibernate? -- Seinab Fahim, 10, Herndon What would you do if somebody turned off the heat from November through March -- and closed all the grocery stores in your neighborhood at ...