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Hibernation in Zoos

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by Shirokuma, 26 Nov 2009.

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  1. Shirokuma

    Shirokuma Well-Known Member

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    I have a question: Do bears in zoos hibernate? I know they do at Skansen but I wondered what the case is in general and for other hibernating species too.
     
  2. James27

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    I don't think I've heard of any zoos in Britain hibernating their bears.
     
  3. Malayan Tapir

    Malayan Tapir Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    didnt dudley's bears hibernate?
     
  4. EvilKittie

    EvilKittie Well-Known Member

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    dudley did hibernate last year, not sure about this year
     
  5. mstickmanp

    mstickmanp Well-Known Member

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    At the LA Zoo the bears don't hibernate, but they do get very lazy and slow.
     
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    There are 4 species of bears at Lincoln Park Zoo: American black bear, Andean bear, Malayan Sun Bear and Polar Bear. The last 3 are non-hibernating. The American black bear at the zoo does not hibernate because they have a food source.
     
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    I believe Toronto's Grizzlies hibernate.
     
  8. Zoogoer2000

    Zoogoer2000 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, Toronto's grizzly bears "Samson" and "Shintay" hibernate every year

    They usualy start to den down in October-November and each are given two indoor stalls (as well as lots of materials to make nests)

    The viewing area/area aroudn the exhibit is closed down to eliminate excess noise and by March/April... there usually awake