AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The American Black Bear in Colorado can hibernate for over 3 months during winter. Black bears in Florida may hibernate for only a few weeks or not at all. Why?
A
the weather is not as cold in Florida
B
it has less territory
C
it eats different food
D
they are smaller than the bears in Colorado
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hibernating is a behavioral adaptation that allows the bear to snooze through the harshest part of the year when the temperatures are low and food is hard to find. Hibernating lowers the grizzly bear’s body temperature, heart rate, and need for energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Those huge, strong legs allow the bear to move or bend large objects like rocks, tree trunks or limbs that get in the way of him and the food. The large, padded feet and strong, curved claws allow the bear to climb trees easily to get to fruit, nuts, and honey. They also have a long and sticky tongue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Certain animals hibernate because food supplies become scarce during the winter months. By going into a long deep sleep, they bypass this period completely, waking up when food becomes more plentiful.

Detailed explanation-4: -The partial hibernation This category includes all cold-blooded animals, such as salamanders, snakes, vipers, frogs and small mammals and finally rodents, such as marmots.

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