In humans and some animals, long periods of physical inactivity can lead to , a disease where bones break down and become weak. Osteoporosis is usually caused by either bone not being formed or an increase in bone resorption (where components of bone are reabsorbed into the body). But bears are inactive for 4-6 months of the year during their winter hibernation periods, yet they do not develop osteoperosis. , published in Scientific Reports, explores how black bears manage to escape this fate. During hibernation, black and grizzly bears ( and ) are known to to...…In humans and some animals, long periods of physical inactivity can lead to , a disease where bones break down and become weak. Osteoporosis is usually caused by either bone not being formed or an increase in bone resorption (where components of bone are reabsorbed into the body). But bears are inactive for 4-6 months of the year during their winter hibernation periods, yet they do not develop osteoperosis. , published in Scientific Reports, explores how black bears manage to escape this fate. During hibernation, black and grizzly bears ( and ) are known to to...WW…