Why Do Animals Hibernate? | The Creation Podcast: Episode 45 | The Institute for Creation Research

Why Do Animals Hibernate? | The Creation Podcast: Episode 45
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023

The word hibernation is often used in reference to deep sleep, but what is it really? What kinds of creatures hibernate? How does this demonstrate the Creator's wisdom? Host Ivana and zoologist Dr. Frank Sherwin talk about this strange, sleep-like state.



            

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