Citation
Seasonal hibernation in mammals
TL;DR
Confirmed 3-8% winter mortality in deep hibernators
Recent comprehensive review of hibernation physiology confirming mortality rate ranges and mechanisms across mammalian hibernators. Provides updated synthesis of hibernation research for contemporary understanding.
Key Findings from Williams et al. (2017)
- Confirmed 3-8% winter mortality in deep hibernators
- Updated understanding of hibernation triggers and termination
- Synthesis of cellular and whole-organism hibernation mechanisms