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Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter

Feb 14, 20251 min read

Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter. Instead, they enter a state known as torpor—a deep sleep that allows them to conserve energy to survive winter. During torpor, bears don’t need to eat, drink, urinate, or defecate. Bears can survive without food and water by lowering their body temperatures while their bodies break down stored …

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Howling For The Wolf Moon: Five Wolf Facts

Jan 15, 20252 min read

Five Wolf Facts and Over 30 Seconds of Howls In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu)…

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January Wolf Moon will “eat” Mars

Jan 15, 20251 min read

The name of the Wolf Moon likely refers to the howling of wolves that is often heard during this time of year. It’s thought that wolves howl more during the winter…

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The Yule Cat is a Giant Cat That Eats Anyone Without New Clothes By Christmas Eve

Jan 15, 20251 min read

In Iceland, the Yule Cat, Jólakötturinn, is a giant black cat that eats anyone who hasn’t received new clothes by Christmas Eve.

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Winter Solstice, Reindeer, and the Sun

Jan 15, 20253 min read

Winter begins on December 20 during the Winter Solstice when the North Pole is tilted the farthest from the Sun. This will be the shortest day and longest night of…