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Bears' Hibernation Linked To Unusual Changes In Their Gut Microbes
Bears pack on fat when preparing to hibernate each winter. To avoid the health risks often associated with human obesity, the bears have specialized gut microbiota that takes in more energy from food in the summer.
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