can you wake a bear in hibernation?

Question

can you wake a bear in hibernation?

Answer 1

At risk of severe damage being done to yourself by the bear, yes.

Answer 2

Yes you can, but it will not be happy.



One animal that some consider to be a hibernator but is not a true hibernator is the bear. While its heart rate is slow, the bear's body temperature remains relatively stable and it can be easily aroused. Other non-hibernators that are commonly assumed to be a hibernators include badgers, raccoons, and opposums.



As for other animals:

Noise and vibration from snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and the like is said to sometimes awaken hibernating animals, who may suffer severely or die as a result of premature awakening in times of food shortage.

Answer 3

No