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When bears hibernate, I understand they have a method of keeping from eliminating wastes. How is this done?

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Mary,

Before a bear hibernates, they eat a whole lot. This includes a bunch of dirt, sticks, leaves etc. When dirt and sticks pass through the bear's system, it constipates them so that they do not eliminate during hibernation. I can't imagine that it is a very pleasant process!

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