If an animal goes to sleep during cold periods it is called hibernation. If an animal goes to sleep during hot periods it is called estivation. Because climate and geography influence language there is often not a word for both of them… Read More ›
crepuscular
Crepuscular Cat Crazies
Domestic cats do this because they are not nocturnal (awake at night) diurnal (awake during the day) but crepuscular – most active at dusk and dawn. Crepuscular comes from the Latin word for twilight, crepusculum. Their hunting instincts kick in… Read More ›
hibernation and estivation
It is now heading towards winter in Sweden again so soon many animals will be feeding more than normal to prepare themselves for migration, hibernation or just getting through the winter. If an animal goes to sleep during cold periods… Read More ›
