Do Colorado Bears Hibernate?

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), bears hibernate during the winter because what they usually eat – everything from bugs to nuts to berries – are not available. When bears are in hibernation mode, they don't eat, drink or even go to the bathroom for 200 days.

Where do black bears hibernate in Colorado?

Bears will hibernate in excavated dens, under trees, in rock caves or in hollowed-out trees and often will rake leaves, twigs and other plant material into dens as bedding.

Do bears come out in winter in Colorado?

Most bears hibernate in the winter months as natural food sources (grass, berries, fruits, nuts, plants, insects) start to dwindle. ... According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, bears may remain active all winter if they have a reliable source of food such as trash, pet food, or a bird feeder.

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