How bears hibernate

Warmer weather in the mountains means bears start waking up from their winter hibernation. The Homestretch host Chris dela Torre talks to naturalist Brian Keating about what happens to bears' bodies during the winter months.
Photo credit: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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[@PhatChin]

The guest is so excited and enthusiastic about this subject and that makes it so much more interesting to me. Great video.

[@darcydrury9018]

Fantastic story. It answered so many questions I've long pondered. Well done.

[@systemMalfunction]

Really interesting video, love it

[@damla11.12]

Thank you that was really descriptive

[@tuyenhoang605]

Bears are wonderful animals

[@Isa-js3ve]

Wonderful powerful creatures.

[@johnnyboyvan]

I love bears 🐻. Beautiful creatures. Leave them alone to do their own thing.

[@summer-c7i]

The paw 🐾 ❤️🐻

[@gustavoceballos5327]

Henry Bear: “Well, Are we gonna stay up all winter? Can’t you see it’s almost half past November?” What’s Brewin’ Bruin? (1948)

[@user-wu1bu7ss1s]

Thank you so much.....we all wonder how this happens... going to pass it on.....

[@PolkaDotPaperPrinces]

Very informative. Loved the presentation.

[@dontworryaboutit273]

Genuinely appreciating these kinds of stories. There is a time and place for politics and all the events going on in the world...but sometimes it's nice to be reminded of the simpler things that are just as interesting!

[@sommmeguy]

It seems there are alot of benefits to being a bear! I wish I could hibernate.

[@Unknown-unknowns]

Pepper spray? Bear spray didn't help that couple in Alberta recently killed. Guns - people need guns to be properly protected.

[@pinkgarage]

WARM is an understatement- warmest winter on record not only in Canada, but Globally - Environment Canada

[@esparda07]

"There are advantages to being a bear." I would think so!

[@mrmelmba]

It is not that bears are emerging a week earlier. It is because the vernal equinox with equal day and night takes place about four days earlier. So March 17th should really be March 21st.

[@michelpeereboom4650]

Yes but making it about the warming sounds so much better. Though it was interesting.

[@copic8241]

Thanks great info.

[@Khmx8]

Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica! Sorry I couldn't resist ;)

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! Fresh bear spray, ready to go! 👍😎🇨🇦🐻

[@kibal4ish]

Science

[@AvatarOfGames]

I feel like this guy's been watching me. 😅

[@AllysonHorner-ct3tk]

Wow😮😮😮 roar I’m a 🐻

[@bambino198532]

Wow amazing! Probably the only accurate reporting you've done since 2020. Pierre for PM

[@salepass1575]

Wow, bears are gifted with superpower

[@thomasdarling2553]

This host sounds like Tom Power!

[@briangunn21]

I'm not going to argue with a brain like that

[@ameerhamza4046]

Usually they wait for the tax deadline to be gone…

[@stevecarver4906]

Great content, I love nature this is full of good information, hopefully the CBC will be eternally hibernating soon.

[@jackdaniels2905]

Why do you come here then? Professional hater?

[@mercuryelite]

I see the CBC is finally fulfilling its taxpayer funded mandate. No sarcasm.

[@johnlennon8653]

Something that wasn't sa

[@MunterPunter]

Thank you. Very interesting info.

[@evaollie9208]

Good morning babies