Metabolism slows to a point near death, the heart beats slowly, body temperature drops, breathing is slow, neither urination or defecation occurs. Let's list some animals that hibernate. Some animals do not truly hibernate but are in a state of torpor. They may sleep most of the winter but awaken often. Name some animals that engage in this behavior.
Some animals go through a period of inactivity during extreme heat called estivation .
Name some animals that estivate. Name some examples of animals that migrate. Annual rhythms include those cycles which take place on a yearly basis. The last type of rhythm is tidal . Many marine organisms along the coastline are affected by the rhythmic rise and fall of tidal water.