Posted by Ranger Sally (165.83.4.127) on April 12, 2002 at 16:10:58:
In Reply to: Drink or eat posted by Keshia on April 12, 2002 at 14:42:46:
: Why dont bears drink or eat during there hibernation?
Thanks for your question, Keshia. In order to prepare for hibernation, bears build up fat-in fact, a black bear adds four inches of fat, gaining two to three pounds of fat per day! This extra fat serves as a source of insulation for their bodies and also as a food and water reserve.