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HIBERNATING GROUND SQUIRRELS


8 minutes/Grades 2-8

Produced by Paulle Clark -- OWL/TV

This film focuses on Dr. Lawrence Wang's comprehensive studies
of hibernation in his laboratory at the University of Alberta. We
see a Richardson ground squirrel awakening from hibernation and
explore with Dr. Wang how hibernation protects this species when
snow covers the food supply, and sub-zero temperatures threaten
survival. Dr. Wang compares various types of hibernation and
charts animal behavior at various body temperatures . With Study
Guide.

Awards: American Film Festival

Subject Areas: SCIENCE, ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENT, OCCUPATIONS

ISBN: 0-920519-77-6


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