Prepare for the Bear

What’s worse than running into a grizzly bear in the wild? Running into a ravenous one. Each autumn, grizzlies enter a gluttonous state called hyperphagia, where they pack on weight for the long winter ahead.

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Black bear activity on the rise, as animals prepare for hibernation

Yellowstone National Park - As we enter fall, bears begin to prepare for hibernation and experience a period of increased hunger and feeding known as hyperphagia. During this time, bears can gain

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Bear prepared when entering bear country this fall

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Prepare for the Bear