During torpor, bears' heart rates and body temperatures are lowered, and they can survive for months on their own body fat.

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The crown jewel of New Bern’s historical treasures is undoubtedly Tryon Palace, a magnificent Georgian-style mansion that served as the first permanent capitol of North Carolina. Walking up the grand ...

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The State of Michigan has more to offer than just Detroit and the Upper Peninsula’s rugged wilderness. Tucked between pine forests, sparkling lakeshores, and rolling farmland, you’ll find charming ...

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