hibernating

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In this intimate portion of the book, we receive glimpses of two passionate artists hibernating, in love.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

"I along with students and colleagues have been monitoring a winter hibernating colony of tricolored bats in an abandoned tunnel in upstate South Carolina since the winter of 2013-14," Loeb said.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

For instance, the increase in temperatures prevented bats from hibernating in the provinces of Tarragona.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

Cook: This spicy, smoky chili is perfect after a long day skiing — or hibernating.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

“Pick him up! Get him to shore! Is this the season when the water serpents are hibernating or when they’re hungry?”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin