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Snow covers the woods in the middle of winter. What are many bears doing?

Resting in a den and living off stored fat.

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  1. Staying awake to hunt
  2. Walking to warmer forests
  3. Resting in a den ✔

Why: Bears eat a lot in fall. In winter they rest in a den, and their bodies use the fat they stored as energy.

Huh, didn't know that: In fall, bears eat and drink almost nonstop to put on weight.

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Answer: Resting in a den. Bears eat a lot in fall. In winter they rest in a den, and their bodies use the fat they stored as energy.

  1. National Park Service: When Bears Prepare for Winter www.nps.gov/articles/bears-winter.htm
    Their bodies use the fat they stored in summer and fall as energy.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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