Organism
Black Bear
TL;DR
Black bears are mentioned alongside grizzly bears as moderate hibernators, achieving similar metabolic suppression (~75% reduction) with the ability to wake if disturbed.
Black bears are mentioned alongside grizzly bears as moderate hibernators, achieving similar metabolic suppression (~75% reduction) with the ability to wake if disturbed. They represent the middle ground in the hibernation spectrum between deep hibernators and daily torpor species.
Notable Traits of Black Bear
- Moderate hibernation suppression
- Can wake if disturbed