Watch the video at the end to see a day in the life of a bear from dawn until dusk. This video provides a fascinating glimpse into what bears do all day and the challenges they face to find food and shelter.
Waking with the Sun
As the sun’s morning light filters through the forest canopy, the bear begins to stir from its slumber. It slowly opens its eyes and lets out a large yawn, ready to face the new day. With winter coming to an end, the bear needs to fatten up before hibernation and it has a long day of foraging ahead.
Searching for Breakfast
The bear sniffs the air, using its highly developed sense of smell to search for any signs of food. It ambles through the forest, stopping occasionally to dig at the base of trees or turn over logs and rocks with its massive paws. After some time, it comes across some ants crawling on the forest floor. The bear uses its long tongue to lap up the ants, providing some much needed protein to start its day.
Finding Shelter from the Heat
As the morning turns to afternoon, the sun beats down strongly through the trees. The bear seeks refuge from the heat in the cool waters of a nearby stream. It wades into the shallows and splashes around, providing relief from the rising temperatures. After cooling off, it stops to drink some of the fresh water before continuing its search for more food.
An Afternoon Snack
With its morning meal long digested, the bear is feeling hungry again by the afternoon. It comes across a beehive nestled high in the fork of a tree. Using its agility, the bear climbs up and swipes at the hive with its paw, knocking it to the ground. It then gobbles up the honeycombs inside, enjoying the sweet taste of the bees’ nectar.
Watch the video at the end.
To see how the bear’s day continues until dusk, watch the full video here:
This glimpse into a day in the life of a bear shows the constant challenges it faces to find enough food each day before winter. I hope you found this blog post informative and that watching the accompanying video provided further insight into what bears do all day in their natural habitat.
