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

These field exposure estimates informed subsequent studies on the impact of such exposure on hibernating bumble bee queens and the hoary squash bee, a solitary ground-nesting species.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

"Minimizing disturbance to bats when they are hibernating or raising young is critical," Loeb said.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

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

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

He’d been like some confused animal hibernating during nice weather.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix