The biological struggle of bears who cannot hibernate
In short: Watch how wildlife rescuers manage the complex needs of orphaned bears with physical and neurological disabilities that prevent them from entering winter dormancy.
In this episode, keepers navigate the distinct challenges faced by disabled cubs in a sanctuary setting. While healthy cubs move into hibernation pens for the winter, those with specific conditions must be managed separately to ensure survival.
The footage highlights two specific cases: Sophie, a cub with physical disabilities who struggles to join her peers, and Digger, a cub with a nervous disorder. Because Digger lacks the necessary weight to hibernate safely, he is kept in a specialized feeding pen until he can reach the required mass.
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