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How Do Bears Sleep All Winter?

Apr 1, 2016
22:18

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  • Bears hibernate for survival by not eating, drinking, peeing, or pooping for months, relying on stored fat.
  • Woodchucks and other animals hibernate using different methods such as drastic drop in body temperature.

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Bears' Hibernation Process

Bears prepare for winter by eating excessively to double their weight, enabling them to hibernate all winter. During hibernation, their heart rates and breathing slow down significantly to conserve energy. Mary Holland explains that bears hibernate for survival during the cold season and do not eat, drink, pee, or poop in this state for four to five months. Bears rely on stored fat to survive and have a slow metabolism during hibernation.

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