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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 199 - Hibernation
Description: Sometimes, an animal just needs to power down and wait. Many animals exhibit some form of torpor, including the long-term dormancy of hibernation. This episode, we explore how these species adjust their body functions, we discuss the pros and cons of this surprisingly common biological strategy, and we’ll take a look at what we know about the evolutionary history and fossil record of hibernation.
In the news: walrus diets, ancient weapons, grape evolution, and fossil tardigrades.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:10:35
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:40
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:31:15
Patron question: 02:13:30...