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

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

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Times

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