Hummingbirds conserve energy by entering torpor, a state similar to what animal activity?

Hummingbirds conserve energy by entering torpor, a state similar to what animal activity?

A Hunting
B Hibernating
C Hovering

To conserve energy, hummingbirds enter torpor, which is like hibernation, slowing their metabolism to 1/15 of its normal rate.

The correct answer is Hibernating.

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