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How Do Some Squirrels Gain Muscle During Hibernation?

Feb 14, 2022 · 4 min · 4.1 MB
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Humans lose muscle when we don't use it, but squirrels can gain muscle during winter hibernation -- thanks to their gut bacteria. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/squirrels-get-jacked-during-hibernation-news.htm

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