The few genes that are 'switched on' during hibernation are mitochondrial genes, genes encoding antioxidant and stress proteins, and transcription factors.
The dust storm season problem can be accommodated by hibernation.
In broods kept under out-of-door conditions hibernation could be interrupted by several methods.
Because the hibernating mammal arouses periodically from torpor throughout the hibernation season, the ability to function at euthermic temperatures must be maintained continuously.
These larvae were either allowed to continue their development, or were cooled and subsequently put in the refrigerator for hibernation or shipment.
Some did certainly succumb to the new pressure and lost their fortunes, some went into hibernation anticipating that this uncongenial phase would soon be over.
Peaks in activity levels are associated with migrations to and from hibernation sites and with breeding activity, especially mate searching by males.
Like seeds in hibernation, they await a more receptive climate, in the meantime gathering strength and power.
