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Black bears usually wake up in April but are not fully awake yet for a few weeks to a month. During this time, they still maintain a habit of sleeping a lot and take the initiative not to travel far from home to stay safe.

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Due to the loss of about 1/3 of body weight after hibernation, bears often do not crave when waking up because the body's metabolic system has not returned to its previous function.

A special feature when hibernating bears are a few females can give birth at this time. Mother bears are likely to awaken for a few moments when the cubs cry, then resume sleep.