Hibernation

Hibernation written by Kira Fried.

《冬眠》 基拉·弗里德 著

No food in winter. Some animals can't find food in the winter. Some of these animals hibernate.

冬天没有食物。 有些动物在冬天找不到食物。 这些动物中有些会冬眠。

What is hibernating? Hibernating is like a deep sleep. This sleep can last for weeks.

什么是冬眠呢？ 冬眠就像是一场深度睡眠。 这场睡眠能持续好几周。

Animals breathe slowly when they hibernate. Their hearts beat slower. They do not eat.

动物冬眠的时候呼吸会变慢。 它们的心跳也更慢。 它们不需要进食。

How do they stay alive? Hibernating animals eat lots of food before winter. The food stays in their bodies as fat.

它们是怎么存活下来的呢？ 要冬眠的动物会在冬天来临前吃很多食物。 这些食物会变成脂肪储存在它们体内。

Animals live off this fat while they sleep. They also need a safe place to sleep.

动物冬眠的时候就靠这些脂肪维持生命。 它们还需要一个安全的地方睡觉。