A question we get dozens of times every year about this time is “Do the bears hibernate”? It’s an interesting question because most bears in captivity do not hibernate. They do bulk up before the winter, they get their winter coats, and they eat much less. Going from about 30 lbs of food a day to about 5 lbs of food a day, although each bear is different. Some eat more and some eat less. Frankie is the sleepiest through winter and eats the least (our black bear). The bears also move around much less and are much less active but most of them will still get up every day and enjoy some time outside. Scientists say though that bears in the wild do not truly hibernate either. They say they go into a torpor state. That means they CAN hear and they CAN wake up. So don’t believe you can walk into a sleeping bear’s den and wander about. That wouldn’t be healthy. :) Most cubs are born in January and February! During this “hibernation/torpor” period. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-J9c4Mrnb4