What happens in a bear den is far stranger and more The Incredible Truth About Black Bear Hibernation

Black bear hibernation is not your average nap. These animals basically flip a switch and become a living paradox, slowing their bodies to near dormancy while staying just alert enough to wake if danger comes knocking. It is not simple sleep, and it is not entirely unconscious either. For something that looks so peaceful from the outside, the science inside a black bear’s body is absolutely wild.



