Hibernation
What happens to animals' heartbeats during hibernation?
Lower heart rate to 2-10 beats per minute
What does torpor mean?
deep sleep
Do animals hibernate in summer or winter?
winters
Why do Grizzley bears eat salmon in the fall?
To fatten up for winter when they will not eat for many months.
What type of bear lives in New York state?
black bear
What happens to animals' body temperatures during hibernation?
Lower to near freezing
How many degrees does a bear's body temperature drop during torpor?
10 degrees
When do bears in New York enter hibernation?
late December or early January
Why is disturbing a sleeping bear dangerous?
They wake up fast and alert to danger. They also wake up hungry.
How many bears live in New York State
6,000 to 8,000 bears
slowly
How long can bears sleep without eating or going to the bathroom?
100 days
When do male bears in New York state wake up from torpor?
mid-March
Why is it hard for bears to find food in the winter?
Fruits and berries do not grow in the winter, lakes freeze over and bears cannot catch fish, and small animals stay in their dens.
Where do bears live in New York State?
The Adirondack and Catskill Mountains
Are hibernating animals alert or lethargic if they are woken up early?
lethargic
Are bears alert or lethargic if worken up early?
When do female bears in New York state wake up from torpor?
mid-April
Why are bears entering hibernation later than December and waking up before March?
climate change is making winter shorter
How many years do black bears live in the wild?
20 to 30
Name 2 true hibernators
frogs, snakes, turtles
Name 2 animals who enter torpor
bears, bats, mice, squirrels
Why do bears hibernate?
Because in the winter it is hard to stay warm and hard to find food
Why do female bears wake up a month later than male bears?
They are taking care of baby bears
What is the average size of a litter of black bear cubs?
2 to 3