"Reptiles can slow down their metabolism a lot. So, in food-scarce times like winter, they go into torpor (hibernation) to avoid starving to death," explains Thaker. "In the tropics, however ...

Researchers say reptiles can slow down their metabolism a lot. So, in food-scarce times like winter, they go into torpor (hibernation) to avoid starving to death. “In the tropics, however ...

A study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has revealed that when some reptiles are starving, they take greater risks to achieve greater food rewards. The ...