Brumation is a dormant state that cold-blooded animals, like snakes, enter to survive winter. As temperatures drop, a snake’s metabolism slows, reducing its energy needs. Unlike hibernation ...

Hibernation is an adaptation strategy among warm-blooded animals, while brumation is the reptilian equivalent. In the winter, when the temperature falls below 55°F, alligators enter an idle state.

Experts say once the alligators are able to breathe through the ice, they fall into a state of hibernation known as brumation by lowering their body temperatures and metabolism. Once it becomes ...

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. – Emerging from a cold body of water after brumation, the alligators in ... "The way these animals and these birds live, the gators, too. I've never seen a gator attack ...

These alligators undergo brumation during the winter, which stains their scales an unusual orange hue due to contact with rust-colored mud or water. The alligator returns to its normal color after ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.