Question

Alpine Marmots are a type of rodent that have the ability to decrease their body activity to conserve food. These marmots most likely A. Build fires on cold winter nights. B. Migrate south for the winter. C. Hibernate during the cold winter months.

Answer 1

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The answer is C. Hibernate during the cold winter months.

Why?

Alpine marmots are known for having a long hibernation duration which starts in October (winther) and ends in April (summer) (about 7 months). During this long period, they are able to reduce their bear beats from 200 per minute to just 30 or 38 beats, and their breaths from 60 breaths/minute to 1-3 breaths/minute, guaranteeing an extreme energy saving process.

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