hibernate

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Those offspring hibernate over winter as larvae - caterpillars - in a communal silken web called a hibernaculum.

From BBC

Millions have died since 2006 from a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome, which attacks bats when hibernating and creates fuzzy spots on their muzzles and wings.

From Seattle Times

On average, hibernating bears’ platelets produced 55 times fewer HSP47 proteins than those of active bears.

From Scientific American

Next, the researchers looked at HSP47 in people with spinal cord injuries, who—like hibernating bears—don’t seem to develop blood clots very frequently, despite being immobile for long periods of time.

From Science Magazine

“They have their lives really timed to miss the worst times of the year. I wish I was a hibernating species in some ways. You miss winter and just wake up when it's nice.”

From Washington Post