Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 6—Over the past few months (August through November), bears across Montana have been preparing for hibernation. They get ...

Visitors spotted a grizzly bear that was awake earlier than usual in Yellowstone.

For decades, classroom posters have shown cartoon bears snoozing all winter, held up as the classic example of hibernation.

SALT LAKE CITY — Each spring, a grizzly bear emerges from its den after months of deep hibernation — having eaten nothing, barely moved and slowed its heart and metabolism to a crawl. Yet it wakes up ...

While humans lose muscle within weeks of inactivity, brown bears preserve muscle during hibernation, offering clues for maintaining our muscle health.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many animals that live in cold climates, winter means low ...

For the first time, biologists are using a new GPS tool to track black bears within the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. "Just to see what her habits are, what her behaviors are,” explained ...

Bears have been a common sight in Aspen recently, foraging for food before their winter hibernation begins. But with easy access to trash, dumpsters, and more, it’s possible that hibernation might not ...