Why human being do not get hibernation?

Humans can think rationally. We can prepare for whatever season or weather will come. We can store food, buy necessary clothes, prepare our house... that's why we can continue living our lives despite these changes.

We have the ability to grow and preserve food in the winter. I believe that is why we don't need to hibernate during winter.

That is really interesting! I guess I never thought about why other mammals hibernate, but humans do not. Obviously, we are a completely different kind of mammal, but at the same time I definitely see your point about saving the burden of the environment having to support all this life all year round. Humans don't hibernate, in my opinion, probably because of the fact that we wouldn't be able to survive without supporting ourselves all year round. For instance, it would be ok, I'm sure, if we chose to sleep in the winter just like other animals, but who would pay the heat bill, where would we stay, etc.? It just makes me think what the world would be like if all humans really did hibernate in the winter like other animals. Wouldn't that be interesting? This is a really great thought. Thanks for posting this discussion.

I agree with the person above - this is something really interesting to think about. It honestly has never crossed my mind! Had we been hibernating with the other mammals all along I doubt our environment would be in as much trouble as it is now!

Sure, why are not we sleeping 7 to 9 months a year like a dormouse ? During this long night, we should ruminate like a cow on "who is paying the bills" ? :)