7 animals that hibernate

Bears, like black bears and grizzlies, hibernate during winter months to conserve energy when food is scarce.

Groundhogs are famous for their role in predicting weather, but they're also known for hibernating through winter.

Many species of bats hibernate during the colder months, finding shelter in caves, mines, or attics.

Chipmunks prepare for winter by storing food and then hibernate in underground burrows.

In colder climates, hedgehogs hibernate to survive the winter, often in piles of leaves or other sheltered spots.

Also known as groundhogs, woodchucks hibernate in underground burrows to survive the winter months.

During colder periods, box turtles enter a state of hibernation, digging into the soil or finding shelter in logs or under vegetation.