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Old 06-27-2024, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jimleas View Post
Do Florida bears hibernate since it doesn't get that cold?
Thought that an interesting question, too. Found this: Florida Black Bear - Sharons Florida.

Florida black bears do not hibernate, but rather go into a semi-hibernation state known as torpor. In Florida they may do so only during extremely severe winter weather. Torpor tends to be more common in females who den when they are producing cubs. The female may stay in her den for a few months.