Mild weather makes bears postpone hibernation
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Published: 5 Jan, 2007 CET.
Updated: Fri 5 Jan 2007 17:13 CET
The bears at a wildlife park on the Baltic island of Öland may finally be ready for their long winter's nap.
One of the female black bears has now gone into hibernation, while a male is starting to show signs of tiredness, according to TV4.
The bears usually start hibernating in October but the mild winter has left them in a state of some confusion.
Staff at the park are most worried about the pregnant females. Zoologists fear that hormonal disturbances may hinder the development of the foetuses.
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One of the female black bears has now gone into hibernation, while a male is starting to show signs of tiredness, according to TV4.
The bears usually start hibernating in October but the mild winter has left them in a state of some confusion.
Staff at the park are most worried about the pregnant females. Zoologists fear that hormonal disturbances may hinder the development of the foetuses.
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