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A Trick for Coping with Cold
This Adaptation Helps Hummers Survive

Temperatures dipped in much of the country in late April, 2008. Take a look at this map that shows the minimum (usually nighttime) temperatures on the 28th. Then answer these questions:

  • Where were the temperatures near freezing?
  • How do you think cold nighttime temperatures could affect hummingbirds?
  • If you were a hummer, what would you do for protection?