That's not really how hibernation works in mammals, they have to raise their body temperature and come out of hibernation every couple weeks, the leading theory

That's not really how hibernation works in mammals, they have to raise their body temperature and come out of hibernation every couple weeks, the leading theory is this is to (ironically) catch up on sleep. Inducing torpor would have major medical uses in surgical and emergency medicine, it's not just useful for passing the time.