Where Do Polar Bears Sleep?
January 5th, 2007 by admin
Polar bears sleep often in a den if the weather is extreme. In the case of polar bears, they do not hibernate. Their winter sleeps occur because during these extreme temperatures their body systems and functions slow down. The polar bears sleep can be easily interrupted so this is why scientists label it as a
“winter sleep” rather than hibernation.
The polar bears sleep will last from September to about December. The pregnant female can give birth and nurse the baby cub while still in her “winter sleep”.
Polar bears are often found most active in the mornings till early afternoons and then evenings, while resting in the afternoons. Polar bears sleep on the ice or ground sprawled out and if they are very comfortable and satisfied, they will sleep on their backs with all four paws up in the air.
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