Desert tortoises estivate in burrows during the hottest parts of the summer to conserve water and energy.
These fish create a mucus cocoon and burrow into the mud to estivate during dry periods in Africa.
Some species of spadefoot toads estivate underground during the hot and dry summer months.
These mollusks may reduce their activity and retreat into their shells to avoid desiccation during hot and dry weather.
Certain land crab species may burrow into the ground and estivate during the dry season to conserve moisture.
Naked mole rats are known to reduce their activity during hot periods, staying in their underground burrows to avoid high temperatures.
Some ground squirrel species may reduce their activity during extremely hot summer days to avoid overheating.
Box turtles may become less active during very hot and dry conditions, retreating into leaf litter or burrows to conserve moisture.