2016年3月8日 · When alligators brumate, their metabolic rate slows down and they become lethargic. On colder winter days, they create mud holes for warmth and shelter. On warmer …

2024年1月23日 · Videos of “gator-cicles” — alligators that appear trapped in ice — are sparking amazement and interest in brumation, the reptilian version of hibernation.

2024年1月23日 · Alligators in North Carolina and Texas are surviving a cold snap by suspending their bodies in pond water and letting it freeze solid around them, videos show. Only their …

2025年2月19日 · Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February, according to the South Carolina Aquarium.

2024年12月12日 · Alligators don't hibernate, they brumate. In hibernation, warm-blooded mammals fall into a deep sleep and do not eat or drink. In brumation, reptiles, including …

2024年1月25日 · During the winter months, American alligators go into a state of brumation, the cold-blooded version of hibernation. David Arbour/Oklahoma Department of Wildlife …

2021年11月11日 · Often, gators will brumate on the bottom of a bayou or swamp and resurface once a day just to breathe. If the body of water were to freeze, alligators will surface the tips of …

2024年5月20日 · If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer to your question: Yes, alligators do brumate during the winter months as a way to conserve energy when temperatures drop and …

2025年3月7日 · Typically, alligators brumate for around 4–5 months, starting in late fall (November) and ending in late February or early March. In some areas, brumation may begin …

Alligators do not hibernate. They go through a period of dormancy when the temperatures drop. This dormancy is not hibernation, but scientists refer to it as brumation. Alligators, like …