my little brother asked me a question i'm not sure the answer to... he asked "is it true that when bears hibernate they have something they use like a cork to keep them from defecating?"
yea i kno a bear isnt' a pet but it seems like the better place to put the question
2006-07-28 14:38:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yep..they form a plug in their rectum that consists of feces, hair, bedding material and dead intestinal tissue. It is actullay formed during hibernation..not before.
2006-07-28 14:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When they hibernate their system shuts down, so they don't have to go to the bathroom at all, sometimes bears will get up and go to the bathroom and then go right back to sleep but it is likely only every few weeks.
2006-07-28 21:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, and I'm not sure of this, that they eats weeds, and sticks and things to basically form a "cork". Sounds gross, but I believe it is true. I'd look it up though.
2006-07-28 21:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably would have picked that category too --- it's ok. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer. All I know is he may not have all his facts straight but NEVER underestimate a kid and their facts. My son knew more about dinasours than his 2nd grade teacher and she was intimidated to have him in her class (she said with a smile on her face but she meant it).
2006-07-28 21:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems ive hear somethign like that, go to the library and get those things called books on bears
2006-07-28 21:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by woundshurtless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they don't use a cork. i would imagine that it comes out on it's own and they lay in it until they get up from their long winter's nap
2006-07-28 21:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by str8tupgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so but im not sure
2006-07-28 21:45:16 · answer #7 · answered by lulu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋