From chipmunks to woodchucks, hundreds of animals hibernate. Are polar bears on that list? They don't take a long winter's nap the way you may think. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you ...

Despite their distance, all of these bears have one thing in common: they hibernate. While bears are busy consuming up to 20,000 daily calories to prepare for hibernation, humans eat a fraction of ...

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After nearly a decade of trying to learn details about polar bears’ denning habits in the Arctic, researchers have captured cubs emerging from dens on video for the first time. The footage was ...

According to MassWildlife, there are at least 4,500 black bears in Massachusetts and their range is expanding eastward.

According to the National Park Service, black bears can hibernate for up to six months, during which they do not need to eat, drink, or use the bathroom. They spend those months in a dozy ...

As warm weather arrives, many in Billings are heading outdoors for hikes and camping. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) ...

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 ...

Animals that hibernate include bats, small ground mammals like rats and mice, as well as larger ones like American black bears and polar bears.