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Why do bears eat clay?

Updated: 11/16/2022
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Clay absorbs toxins and minerals from the digestive track, including the lower intestines. Bears need to start their hibernation with a clean lower intestine to make room for all the natural lower intestinal build up of 4-6 months of hibernation.

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