Why Does Animals Estivate?

Estivation is when animals are dormant because weather conditions are very hot and dry. Their breathing rate, heart rate and metabolic rate decrease to conserve energy under these harsh conditions. These animals will find a spot to stay cool and shaded.

How do animals Aestivate?

Estivation (or aestivation, if you're in Europe) is the summertime version of hibernation, when animals go into a state of dormancy to lessen the effects of high temperatures and/or drought. While an estivating animal's bodily rhythms do slow, they are not as fully dormant as animals who hibernate in the winter.

What happens to animals when they Estivate?

Aestivation or estivation refers to a period when an animal enters into a state of dormancy during hot and dry seasons. The period of dormancy is usually characterized by reduced activity of the animal, which also translates to a reduction in the metabolic activity.