What is Delayed Implantation?
Only the coolest part about being a momma bear! Did you know they are only REALLY pregnant for about 2 months?!
Let me explain…

Delayed Implantation
Black bear cubs are born between early January and early February. Newborn cubs are blind, hairless, and weigh about half a pound and are about the size of a stick of butter!. They locate their mother’s nipples and suckle immediately after birth. Momma bears, or sows, usually have 6 functional mammaries. The shortened gestation period and later birth of very small young allows bears to shift from transplacental to mammary nourishment of the young and is an adaptation to hardship associated with supporting the cub while hibernating and avoiding food intake.
Bottom line…
They get to eat as much as they want AND are only pregnant for 2 months AND have tiny little babies! Oh the life of a momma bear.