[sotd] October 13, 2003 [Hibernation: Deep Sleep]
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- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:57:28 -0300
Site of the Day for Monday, October 13, 2003
Special greetings to our Canadian subscribers celebrating Thanksgiving
today.
Hibernation: Deep Sleep
From the always estimable "WhyFiles.org" comes a new presentation
particularly suitable for those living in northern climes. Gentle Members
contemplating the arrival of cold weather may enjoy this exploration of how
some animals cope with frigid temperatures.
"For dozens of mammals, fall is hibernation time. How do animals survive
the 'deep sleep?' What can it tell us about preserving transplant organs?
Can hibernating groundhogs get romantic? Whether you want to imitate Snow
White or simply long for a longer snooze, you've probably wondered about
hibernation -- the state of almost suspended animation that bears,
groundhogs and ground squirrels use to survive gruesome winters." - from
the website
In the inimitable "WhyFiles" style, the site considers the factors which
trigger hibernation for various animals, why researchers in the field of
organ transplants are studying hibernation and the possibility that the
naturally occurring delta opioid detected in some hibernating animals may
protect brain cells after a stroke. The presentation also includes some
surprising scientific findings on just what groundhogs get up to during
their hibernation breaks.
Prowl over to the site for an informative look at hibernation at:
http://whyfiles.org/187hibernate/index.html
A.M. Holm
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