As fall approaches, black bears enter a biological phase called hyperphagia, which literally translates to "extreme eating." Right now, bears are on a non-stop quest to bulk up before winter. They consume up to 20,000 to 24,000 calories every single day! That's nonstop foraging and eating for 20-22 hours to put on 2-4 pounds of fat per day.
Driven by intense hunger, they frequently roam outside their normal home territory, searching for calorie-dense nuts, berries, acorns, and salmon.
Because they're hyper-focused on food right now, remember to secure your trash, outdoor pet food, bird feeders, etc! Help keep our bears wild! 🐻
As fall approaches, black bears enter a biological phase called hyperphagia, which literally translates to "extreme eating." Right now, bears are on a non-stop quest to bulk up before winter. They consume up to 20,000 to 24,000 calories every single day! That's nonstop foraging... See More
As fall approaches, black bears enter a biological phase called hyperphagia, which literally translates to "extreme eating." Right now,... See More
