Short Wave How Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Jacked
Apr 30, 2020
Rae Wynn-Grant, a National Geographic explorer and wildlife ecologist focused on black bears, shares fascinating insights about these magnificent creatures. She explains the complexities of bear hibernation, revealing how they prepare with strategic feeding and unique den-building. Discover the astonishing adaptations bears undergo, such as waste recycling and maintaining health during weight loss. Rae also highlights the challenges of motherhood in hibernation, providing a humorous look at their post-hibernation routines while reflecting on the beauty and balance of nature's cycles.
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Selective Hibernation
- Not all black bears hibernate; it depends on food availability.
- Bears in food-rich areas like Florida's Everglades often skip hibernation.
True Hibernation?
- Whether bears truly hibernate is debated scientifically.
- Rae Wynn-Grant argues that bears are true hibernators due to significant metabolic changes.
Optimal Foraging
- Bears preparing for hibernation follow the optimal foraging theory.
- They maximize calorie intake while minimizing energy expenditure.