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North American black bears hibernate through the winter.

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Is it true that North American black bears hibernate through the winter?

Yes. A reference article states American black bears hibernate, remain somewhat alert in dens, and emerge in spring, and a peer-reviewed study documents black bears denning through winter in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Additional studies describe black bears preparing for hibernation and denning through winter in Minnesota.

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American black bear
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American black bear. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_black_bear

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Responses of American black bears to spring resources
2021
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Responses of American black bears to spring resources. (2021). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3773

Documenting den characteristics of bears and wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem using LIDAR technology
2025
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Brasington, T. J., Hadley, J. M., Schwabedissen, J. K., & Stephenson, J. (2025). Documenting den characteristics of bears and wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem using LIDAR technology. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1596

Behavior in Free-Living American Black Bear Dens: Parturition, Maternal Care, and Cub Behavior
2020
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Rogers, L., McColley, L., Dalton, J., Stroner, J., Hajicek, D., Partin, A. M., & Burghardt, G. (2020). Behavior in Free-Living American Black Bear Dens: Parturition, Maternal Care, and Cub Behavior. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10071123

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