<p>This episode comes from a conversation with the Director of Life Sciences here at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</p>
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<p>His research focuses on hibernation! Why do animals do it? What's the difference between say... torpor and taking a nap? Could humans ever hibernate? </p>
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<p>Plus, we get to dive into some other fascinating research about fish species, specifically, the very cute pupfish, which somehow live in the desert!</p>
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<p>Learn more about Frank's work: https://www.unlv.edu/news/expert/frank-van-breukelen</p>
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<p>Thank you for watching and for being an inquisitive being.</p>