hyperphagia

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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

It’s even “fairly common,” Bryant said, for bears to be struck by vehicles in the fall when the animals are in hyperphagia — consuming as much food as possible before hibernation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

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

This power-eating marathon is called hyperphagia, and bears must consume 10 times as many calories.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2020