Very hot weather in the Amur region in November prevents local bears from hibernating. transmits “Snob” project, referring to the regional department for wildlife conservation. According to the ministry, the animals still roam the forests.
At the same time, according to experts, bears no longer need to eat fat for the winter. Females carrying cubs have been recorded to hibernate despite abnormal temperatures.
According to forecasters, temperatures in the Amur region will remain above zero in the near future. In some cities the air temperature will reach +4 °C. However, after a while, frosts of up to -30°C will come to the region.
Geneticists from the University of Washington (USA) in 2023 I learnedHow does bears’ metabolism work during the hibernation months? The study was published in the scientific journal Journal of Comparative Physiology B (JCPB).
Scientists discovered that thousands of genes operate in the animal’s sleeping tissues, maintaining the natural energy rhythm. This means that even when a bear goes into hibernation, its body continues to work in accordance with circadian cycles, producing more energy throughout the day, albeit at a slower rate.
Previously a pet cat in Sochi fought back to the bear.