Do bears truely hibernate?

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Do bears truely hibernate?

2006-07-14 08:44:58 · 3 answers · asked by l1i2x 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education

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No bears do not truly hibernate. Hibernation is a state of almost suspended animation when respiration, metabolism, and body temperature are greatly reduced. While bears do slow down and sleep, they do not achieve true hibernation. In fact they are known to sometimes get up during the winter.

2006-07-14 09:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by cyn1066 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yep

2006-07-14 15:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Of course they do, what kind of question is this?

2006-07-14 15:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Schmancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋