What is estivation?

Question

A)saving food for the winter months
B)sleeping through the winter months
C)sleeping through the hot weather
D)saving energy during the spring
E)storing food during the summer months

Answer 1

C) sleeping through the hot weather

Answer 2

Select 3 that apply.

Besides estivation, what other features help desert mammals survive the heat?
thin fur
light colored fur
large extremities
large ears
small noses

Answer 3

- Light colored fur
- Large extremities
- Large ears