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Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) with Rae Wynn-Grant

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Hibernation and Behavior of Carnivores

This chapter examines the unique adaptations of bears during hibernation, linking their physiological processes to potential advancements in human medicine. It also explores the emotional and cognitive behaviors of carnivores, including their instinctual actions and complex social dynamics, using both bears and lions as key examples. Additionally, the discussion addresses challenging topics such as cannibalism within species and the survival strategies those behaviors entail in the animal kingdom.

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