Hibernation is one of nature’s coolest adaptations, and it’s part of the survival playbook for a wide range of creatures, from primates such as lemurs to a host of reptiles, birds, and insects. The ...

In cooler months, many of us love to curl up and get cozy with our favorite comfort foods. For brown bears — also known as grizzly bears — that’s what autumn is all about! These massive mammals start ...

MIKE. SO THERE’S A CHANCE. THERE’S A CHANCE. ALL RIGHT, SO WINTER OFFICIALLY ARRIVED OVER THE PAST WEEKEND. AND YOU MAY THINK THAT MEANS HIBERNATION TIME FOR WOODLAND CREATURES LIKE BEARS. BUT NOW IS ...

Michigan black bears are leaving hibernation for the spring season. Experts offer guidance in case of bear encounters in northern Michigan. Michigan is home to more than 12,000 black bears, and they ...

An apex predator, doting mother, and winning survivalist — bears are known for it all. Eight species of this animal exist throughout the world, all of which are found in North and South America, Asia, ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Hibernation is a lie-bernation. When people think of bears hibernating, they can almost see the cartoon image of a bear, belly stuffed with food and cozying up in its cave for the rest ...

Black bears are the only species of bears that live in the Bay State Many bears remain active in the winter, as opposed to hibernating, if there is adequate food. Have you ever been on a nature walk ...

Mirror, mirror on the wall - which bear is the fattest of them all? After months of preparation, the brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park will finally get their answer. Fat Bear Week is back!

KING SALMON, Alaska -- For brown bears in one Alaska national park, bigger really is better. On Tuesday, 409 Beadnose was officially declared the fattest of the fat bears. "What does the she win for ...

Winters can be hard on animals with cold temperatures, limited food, difficult access to water, and many other things adding to the challenge. One way that some mammals deal with the winter is by ...

Michigan is home to more than 12,000 black bears, and they soon will be coming out of hibernation, looking for food and rearing cubs, meaning hikers, campers and others enjoying the outdoors need to ...