Cubs!
What do female bears do to keep their cubs warm?
They curl up around their cubs to share their warmth.
What do bears do to survive the winter?
They hibernate!
What do bears eat while they are waiting for the salmon?
They eat berries!
What are some of the things that bears will eat during fall and summer?
Some of the things that they will eat are berries, shoots, and cattails.
Where are Bears eyes on the head? And how do they help them?
Bears eyes are on the front of their head. And they help them to see better, plus find more food.
What months do mother bears give birth to their cubs?
Between the months of January & February.
When it's cold during hibernation what do bears do?
Bears will curl up into their cozy big nest.
What do bears use to grind up their food?
They use their back teeth to grind their food up into smaller pieces of food. Which is easier to digest.
Where do bears build their nests and why?
Bears build their nest where there is shelter, and they do that to protect themselves plus their cubs from harsh weather.
Do bears have sharp teeth or flat teeth? If both, which is in the front?
Bears have both! The sharp ones are in the front, and the back ones are in the back.
Which bears hibernate first?
The pregnant bears carrying cubs hibernate first(they usually start in early October).
Bears fat cells release ________?
Leptin! It also prevents loss of bone mass!
When winter comes, what are the things that bears eat?(All berries and fruits are dead).
Bears will eat dead things because they are scavengers!
What will bears do if there is no more food source in their home range?
They will travel about 3 and 15 miles out of their home range.
How heavy can male bears get?
90-400 pounds!
Who is the second to go their dens?
The mamas with cubs!
What do bears do to maintain their strength during hibernation?
Bears twitch their muscles during their sleep.
How long will bears stay out before hibernation?
There is no exact time, but bears will stay out as long as there is food.
What are some of the items that bears use to make a comfy nest?
Leaves,Ferns,Moss, and Softwood Boughs.
How long can male black bears get?
Male bears can be Around 5-6 feet long.
How long do cubs normally stay with their moms?
Cubs will normally stay until they are about 18 months old.
Are bears qualified as a true hibernators?
Trick question! No, they are NOT true hibernators!
Where are some places that bears like to build their dens?
Hollow trees, rocks, and sometimes they will build ground nests too.
What do bears care about more, security or warmth?
The answer is security!
How much weight do Sows add to themselves when they are pregnant?
They add around 50% to their own body weight when pregnant.