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Bizarre tusked creature that lived 250 million years ago hibernated through the winter

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An ancient tusked creature that lived on Antarctica 250 million years ago was the first known animal to survive by hibernating, according to a new study.  Called Lystrosaurus, it looked like a cross between a giant pig and a lizard and slept for days, weeks or even months on end to get through the long, … Read more

Hedgehogs have not hibernated this winter because of mild weather

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Hedgehogs have not hibernated this winter because of unprecedented mild weather caused by climate change, says expert Wildlife rescue centre has found an abundance of hedgehogs not hibernating  UK could see major change in how hedgehogs exist, the centre’s founder warns  Climate change has been blamed for the disruption to the natural ecosystem   By Jonathan Chadwick For … Read more