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Aestivation (Latin: aestas (summer); also spelled estivation in American English) is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. [ 1 ]
The desert box turtles burrow themselves into the ground for about 35 cm with their hind sticking out. They stay burrowed until the temperature increases and certain factors like warming of the ground temperature, precipitation and ground moisture are present. They attain a 5-month dormancy until they emerge and become active again. [8]
They are small frogs, growing to 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) in length on average. Blanchard's cricket frogs hibernate during the cold months, beginning in late October, and emerging from hibernation in late March or early April. Breeding occurs from mid-May to mid-July. Females lay small clusters or single eggs. Tadpoles emerge in late summer ...
This is a list of amphibians found in Mexico. A total of 366 amphibian species have been recorded in Mexico, 3 of which are extinct.
Mexico ranks first in biodiversity in reptiles with 707 known species, second in mammals with 438 species, fourth in amphibians with 290 species, and fourth in flora, with 26,000 species. [3] Mexico is also ranked second in the world in ecosystems and fourth in overall species. [4] About 2,500 species are protected by Mexican legislation. [4]
The survival of amphibians and reptiles during winter is just as fascinating as the long migration of birds or the winter snooze of woodchucks and chipmunks. Exploring the Last Green Valley: Where ...
During the summer months, the ponds and other habitats that the lesser siren live in go through periods of drought, which leads to low water levels and possibly dried-up ponds. The lesser siren's strategy to withstand the rigors of these dry seasons is something called " aestivation ", or summer dormancy, which can last up to 35 weeks ...
Climate change and drying reservoirs are putting Mexico City in a water crisis. Here's how travel to the area is impacted. Mexico City could run out of water in months: Travelers advised to ...