Alpine Animals: Is Hibernation Like Sleeping?

Marmots use hibernation to survive the long winter months when food in the alpine is unavailable. It sounds like one long Rip Van Winkle nap. But is it? Colorado State University Biology Professor Greg Florant, PhD explains how hibernation is and isn't like sleeping for humans.
Thanks to the Colorado Tourism Office (@VisitColorado) for funding to help support the development of this alpine animal video series.

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This is actually really cool. And I love the pikas