hyperphagia

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“During hyperphagia, a bear entering a home would be more likely,” she said, noting that bears are seeking a staggering 20,000 to 25,000 calories a day as winter approaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

During this period, known as "hyperphagia," bears take risks to obtain more calories—like stealing wolves' food, says Aimee Tallian, a scientist with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research who studies wolf-bear interactions.

From National Geographic • Feb. 20, 2024

Bears are about to enter a stage called hyperphagia to prepare for winter.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2022

In the fall, bears binge-eat before hibernation, a period called hyperphagia, and elk, caribou, moose and other hoofed animals compete for mates during the weeks-long rut.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022

Churchill warns that bears currently are going through hyperphagia, which is when they begin eating more to put on weight for hibernation.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2017