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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 ]
Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression undergone by some animal species. Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It is most commonly used to pass through winter months – called overwintering.
The wild footage shows several gators in the slushy, icy river with only their nostrils sticking out.
Statewide, the highest rainfall amounts occur during the summer months. In northern Florida, there is a weak winter secondary maximum while statewide the driest months of the year are during the spring. [17] During El Niño, Florida sees greater rainfall between November and March. [12]
Summer will start this year at 4:51 p.m. on June 20. The summer solstice occurs when the northern hemisphere is at its maximum tilt toward the sun.
About 60% of hurricanes form as a result of Africa’s tropical monsoon season, which draws moisture into an area called the Sahel. But this year, the monsoon developed in a different location.
During summer or droughts, caimans may dig a burrow and go into a form of summer hibernation called aestivation. Female caimans build a large nest in which to lay their eggs. The nests can be more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) wide. Female caimans lay between 10 and 50 eggs, which hatch within about six weeks.
Ironically, a third article states “DeSantis cuts climate change from Florida law” and also reminds us that Sen. Rick Scott ended the state's carbon reduction goals during his time as governor.