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The cave keeps her warm and protects her from the freezing Arctic winds.

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Q: Why does the female polar bear sleep in a cave all winter?
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Why does the female polar bear's heart rate drop when pregnant?

Because they are pregnant during their winter sleep, and give birth during this time of torpor.


What winter sleep is to a polar bear?

A nap. Majority of polar bears do not sleep during the winter. Heavily pregnant sows will, but only for a few months out of the entire winter, then they're up and about with their cubs hunting on the sea ice.


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What do you call a polar bear mum?

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When is breeding season for a polar bear?

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How can you tell a difference of a male polar bear and a female polar bear?

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Does the male polar bear or female guard there young?

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What month do black bears hibernate?

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