HOW BEARS LIVE

Find out more about the five stages of bear activity:

• Hibernation

• Walking Hibernation

• Normal Activity

• Hyperphasia

• Fall Transition

From January through December, read about a bear's life month by month.

Denning remains the least studied aspect of black bear life.  Find out more about life for wild black bears in natural dens. 

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(Spoiler Alert - There's a lot more happening than you might think!)