Do turtles hibernate during the winter?

Thousands of turtles prepare for winter by going deep into the water or by digging a deep burrow. They will slow down and hibernate for as long as the weather is cold. Then when the spring comes, the turtles will warm up and become active again. read more

Hibernation for cold-blooded animals is called "brumation." Many species of temperate-climate turtles and tortoises brumate, or hibernate, in the winter. Captive tortoises and turtles don't need to hibernate to survive, but annual hibernation periods can increase your odds of breeding success. read more

Most turtles hibernate. The further turtles are away from the equator the sooner and the longer they take a winter “nap”. The closer to the equator means it’s warmer and the turtle may not hibernate. Sea turtles do not hibernate. They migrate to warmer tropical water to stay in during the winter. read more