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During the winter months, cold temperatures and a lack of food can make survival challenging for many species. Some animals, particularly birds, solve this problem by migrating to a warmer location where food is more plentiful. Other animals utilise a different solution and enter a period of torpor or hibernation as a way of conserving energy throughout this time.
During hibernation, the animal will slow their heart rate and breathing while at the same time lowering their metabolism and body temperature, all of which vastly reduce the amount of energy they require. Throughout the hibernation period, the animal may become active again briefly, either for a bathroom break, to eat some food, or if the temperature becomes too low for them to survive without moving. As preparation for a period of hibernation, as much food as possible will be consumed and a suitable refuge or hibernacula found (or built).
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This month, browse our newly catalogued books in Leon's bookshelf and in Luanne's kit bag explore our fantastic selection of nest boxes and nest box cameras, including Oval Roosting Nest Pockets and the Wireless Nest Box Camera.
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Micro-Moth Field Tips, Volume 2: A Guide to Finding the Early Stages in Lancashire and Cheshire
December 2021
By popular demand following the enormous success of his Micro-Moth Field Tips published in 2017, Ben Smart has compiled a second volume to help to identify the early signs of micro-moths in and around the north-west of England. Designed as being complementary to the first volume, the book has an introduction to the early stages of each family of micro-moths as well as many images of leaf mines.
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Kowa TSN-500 Series Compact Spotting Scope
Durable, lightweight and with excellent image quality, the TSN-500 series 20-40x spotting scopes are ideal for beginners or experienced birders looking for a portable alternative to heavier scopes. Fully waterproofed and nitrogen filled, built to survive harsh environments while weighing in at only 400g, they are the perfect option for anyone looking to find a reliable spotting scope for travel.
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Motic SFC-3A Microscope
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Nikon Monarch 7 Binoculars
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Petzl Actik Headtorch
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Guardian Seed Feeder
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Exquisite Creatures, The Art of Christopher Marley: 2022 Wall Calendar
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Space - Views from the Hubble Telescope: 2022 Wall Calendar
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As many species hibernate or migrate from the UK during the winter, this season is often thought of as a time when wildlife is more difficult to find, but there are still a number of species that are active during these colder months. Rabbits and hares, members of the family Leporidae, can be seen throughout the year across different parts of the UK, inhabitating a wide range of habitats, from mountains and wetlands to forests and grasslands.
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Prices in this email are in UK£ and based upon delivery to the UK, for accurate pricing to your destination visit nhbs.com
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