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Animal Hibernation Worksheet

A science worksheet for Grade 3 students to learn about animal hibernation, why animals hibernate, and common hibernating animals.

Grade 3 Science BiologyAnimal Hibernation
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3-LS4-33-LS4-2

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Animal Hibernation

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Why do some animals hibernate?

a

To play games

b

To save energy during cold weather and when food is scarce

c

To build nests

d

To learn new skills

2. Which of these animals is known for hibernating?

a

Bear

b

Giraffe

c

Monkey

d

Dolphin

3. During hibernation, an animal's body temperature   and its breathing slows down.

4. Animals often find a safe place called a   to hibernate in.

5. All animals hibernate when winter comes.

T

True

F

False

6. Hibernating animals wake up often to eat.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two animals that hibernate.

8. What is one way animals prepare for hibernation?

Look at the image of the hibernating bat below.

Ozark Big-eared Bat Hibernating