I wonder if animals dream while they’re hibernating or in torpor?

What do you all think?

It's a day made to curl up on the sofa, with at least one furball, soft blankets, books, and eat bonbons (not entirely sure what a bonbon is - oh yes, it's "a small chocolate confection" says wikipedia - definitely need bonbons), probably requires a nap too.
Avoiding adulting entirely.

-1ºC
Windy SE 34 gusts 51 km/h

Battling a bad case of 'the sun set at 16:56, it must be bed time.'
It does not matter what my head is saying.

Our ancestors must have slept from November to February.
And bears! Bears have the best idea.

Anyone else suffering from Too Cold Too Quickly shock? +2ºC/36ºF

Fighting a mind and body focused entirely on napping all day, curled up on the sofa under a small mountain of blankets and cushions.
Thankfully, it's not +2ºC in the house.

... might be the same brain switch that bears have, the time to hibernate signal.

For most life forms, the ability to shut oneself off is a vital part of staying alive…
https://www.quantamagazine.org/most-life-on-earth-is-dormant-after-pulling-an-emergency-brake-20240605/
Researchers recently reported the discovery of a natural protein, named Balon, that can bring a cell’s production of new proteins to a screeching halt. #Balon was found in bacteria that #hibernate in Arctic #permafrost, but it also seems to be made by many other organisms and may be an overlooked mechanism for #dormancy throughout the tree of life.

#wanna have a #girlfriend to #hibernate with

if you can’t tell i’m a very sleepy #person, especially during #fall and #winter

In the spring, summer, and fall, I like to be active #hiking #walking #cycling . But then along comes #Winter and all I want to do is #hibernate and chow down on carbs. Add to that the fact I like #cooking and #baking and it’s a dangerous combination!
Anyone else?