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How do bears make their dens?

How do bears make their dens?

Update: 2024-11-25
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Most bear species spend at least part of the winter season snoozing – a.k.a. hibernating! To prepare for that extended nap sesh, bears snuggle up in cozy dens where they can stay safe and hidden. But how does a bear make a den? We asked biologist Imogene Cancellare to help us find the answer.


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How do bears make their dens?

How do bears make their dens?

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