[DOC] [TLE] The Truth About Bears and Hibernation [PAR] Dec 11, 2012 ... During true hibernation, the animal's body temperature drops to match the ... 
During the bear's dormant state or torpor, their heart rate is extremely low ... but 
have been a little more active during the winter seasons since then. [DOC] [TLE] Bear Hibernation - Katmai National Park & Preserve (U.S. National ... [PAR] Hibernation is a state of dormancy that allows animals to avoid periods of famine. 
... In the Katmai region, most bears go to their den and begin hibernation in ... 
such as ground squirrels whose body temperature drops close to freezing. ... I 
suspect that climate isn't the only factor that influences where bears choose to 
den. [DOC] [TLE] The Biology of Hibernation: Can Humans Hibernate? | Serendip ... [PAR] Nov 11, 2007 ... While they are incapable of lowering their body temperature to that of the ... While 
we generally think of bears as true hibernators, their dormancy periods resemble 
... Generally, as the season advances and as the hibernator becomes ... While 
body temperatures drop in all four states, meditation comes... [DOC] [TLE] camping - Do bear-safe rules still apply in the winter? - The Great ... [PAR] Nov 10, 2012 ... Thirty-nine (62 %) bears were winter-dormant for at least 2 weeks; the ... In true 
hibernators, body temperatures drop to near ambient . ... Each park and 
wilderness area have their own rules and ... Just because it's cold doesn't been 
the bear is dormant, especially ... Hanging a bear bag isn't just for bears. [DOC] [TLE] Hibernation - Wikipedia [PAR] Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in endotherms. 
Hibernation refers to a season of heterothermy that is characterized by low body 
temperature, ... It is evident that pregnant female polar bears significantly 
increase body ... "hibernation": the physiological state where the body 
temperature drops to... [DOC] [TLE] What are the long term effects of preventing an animal that would ... [PAR] Oct 10, 2012 ... Specifically; Would preventing hibernation in an animal like a bear by ... it in a 
warmer climate decrease longevity or skew their mating season? ..... So it isn't 
hibernation. ... In true hibernators, body temperatures drop to near ambient and 
.... hibernation, while bears are dormant for their entire 'winter's sleep'. [DOC] [TLE] Hibernation/Seasonal Slumber  Leaf Litter Newsletter  Biohabitats ... [PAR] A wintry walk is an ideal time to reflect on past seasons and the many marvels of 
nature. ... Many animals in hot, desert climates go into a state of dormancy to 
survive ... Parts of their body can get down to a temperature of 26F. Somehow 
they're ... bears not to be true hibernators is that their temperature doesn't drop 
much. [DOC] [TLE] Not just sleep: all about hibernation - Nova [PAR] May 20, 2016 ... So if hibernation isn't sleep, exactly, then what is it? ... Endotherms, by contrast, 
can regulate their own body temperature by ... and oxygen consumption drops by 
around 75 per cent, with the bears taking ... Hibernates; Doesn't hibernate ... As 
for really, really cold places, it's true that many animals do indeed... [DOC] [TLE] Hibernation Science - Home Science Tools [PAR] Learn about hibernation and migration in this science newsletter for young ... 
Find out about adaptive techniques called hibernation, migration, and dormancy 
that allows .... down, but most of the time their body temperature does not drop as 
much. ... It doesn't take them as long to wake up as true hibernators, but they will 
be... [DOC] [TLE] A Long Winter Nap | Missouri Department of Conservation [PAR] Instead of hibernating, many enter "aestivation," a form of dormancy in which the 
... heart rate and body temperatures do not drop sufficiently to qualify as 
hibernation. ... Just like you or I, bears do not like to be disturbed during their 
winter nap and ... To be considered a true hibernator, an animal must be in a 
state of inactivity... [DOC] [TLE] What's Going on

Question: Bears' dormancy in this season isn't true hibernation, as their body temperature doesn't drop
Answer: winter