Bears can stay active in winter, California officials warn

Just because it's winter doesn't mean that people who live in Northern California's bear country can rest easy, wildlife officials warn. A release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife explains that not all bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin will hibernate, explaining that hibernation is done as needed when food supplies are low. "However, bears that continue to find and access unnatural food sources like garbage, bird feeders, pet food, and other human attractants may bypass hibernating altogether and stay active through the winter," CDFW said.

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