They aestivate during the dry season but come up to the surface to spawn after the first rains. |
In such cases the insect must aestivate rather than hibernate. |
The toads must aestivate during the summer, burrowing down into the soil to survive the heat. |
Some bats may also aestivate to keep cool in hot summer months. |
During dry periods living specimens aestivate in caves and deep within slots in the tsingy, attached to the rock well above ground level. |
Sirens are known to aestivate when in habitats subject to drought. |