The spatula stopping you from closing the drawer. Well, that’s a bit of a stretch. This golden-mantled ground squirrel at Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah demonstrates an enthusiastic post-nap stretch. In winter, these mammals undergo torpor, a very deep sleep, to conserve energy and survive the bitter cold. Stretching increases flexibility and helps lengthen muscles to keep up mobility for all of us, even squirrels. Photo by Tina Wiley (sharetheexperience.org) at @cedarbreaksnps. #stretching #exercise #yogapractice #cedarbreaks #utah #nationalparkservice