Grizzly Bears and Their Feeding Habits

Grizzly bears enter hyperphase, overfeeding to prepare for winter. Typically solitary, they now compete for salmon, with some bears more skilled than others. A pregnant female bear demonstrates expert fishing techniques, highlighting her need for calories. The video emphasizes the urgency of feeding before the brief Arctic summer ends.

What is the primary reason grizzly bears enter hyperphagia?

• To prepare for hibernation

• To compete with other bears

• To migrate to warmer areas

• To attract mates

Why do grizzly bears gather closely during hyperphagia?

• They are marking their territory

• They are social animals

• They are attracted by the abundance of salmon

• They are avoiding predators

What challenge do bears face when catching salmon?

• Salmon swim too deep

• Salmon are too small to catch

• Salmon do not jump into their mouths

• Salmon are poisonous

How does the experienced female bear catch salmon?

• By using a combination of aerial survey and snorkeling

• By trapping them with her paws

• By waiting for them to jump

• By diving deep into the water

Why does the female bear need to catch more salmon?

• She is storing them for winter

• She is feeding her cubs

• She is competing with other bears

• She is pregnant and needs extra calories

What is a significant challenge for the bears as they prepare for winter?

• The scarcity of food

• The short Arctic summer

• The need to migrate

• The presence of predators