Hibernate

To hibernate means to sleep for a long time in a cozy place during the winter, like bears do, until it gets warm again in spring.

Examples

• Bears hibernate in caves during the winter to stay warm and safe from the cold.
• When it gets too chilly outside, some animals choose to hibernate until spring.
• My pet turtle likes to hibernate in its shell when it feels sleepy and cold.

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