The longest-known hibernation belongs to a Cicada that hibernates for 17 years between emergencies. During the few months that the cicadas are active, they are incredibly loud and can exceed 100 decibels in volume!
Other animals that hibernate for a very long time include the free-living wood frog which hibernates for up to 7 months. There are also snails that can seal off their shells and hibernate for up to 3 years until conditions are more favorable.
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