Black bears go into deep hibernation during the cold winter, seeking shelter in a warm, secluded cave to protect them from the biting cold winds and heavy snow.

During this long winter, the metabolism of black bears will be significantly reduced, the heart rate will slow down, and the breathing will become long and slow to reduce energy consumption. They no longer go out to forage, but rely on the fat reserves stored in the fall to maintain life activities.

Occasionally, they will wake up, adjust their sleeping position, or perform brief waking activities, such as drinking water or defecating, but will soon fall into a deep sleep again.

This deep hibernation state not only helps black bears survive the winter when food is scarce, but also allows them to welcome a new life cycle with more energy and mental state when the spring comes.

Therefore, it is undoubtedly a rare thing to find a black bear's lair in the cold winter snow.

Because the snow was so thick, it covered all the original traces of the earth, making any signs of life activity difficult to detect.

"Yinsheng, how do we find large prey such as musk ox, moose and black bear?" Bai Jingting walked side by side with Li Yinsheng. He asked Li Yinsheng beside him softly, with a bit of confusion and expectation in his eyes.

Their breath turned into white mist in the cold wind and quickly dissipated in the icy air.

Li Yinsheng stopped and looked around the snow-covered forest. After thinking for a moment, he said, "It is really difficult to find them in this season.

Even if moose and musk oxen came out to look for food, such heavy snow would quickly cover their tracks.

As for black bears, they are easier to find since they are hibernating.

Because when black bears choose hibernation caves, they tend to prefer those that can withstand severe cold, keep warm and are relatively hidden.

Therefore, we look for hillsides or rock crevices that are sheltered from the wind, facing the sun, and surrounded by dense vegetation, which may greatly increase the chances of discovering black bear dens.

In addition, when black bears hibernate, they snore loudly. In the quiet winter, these sounds may be captured by keen ears and become one of the clues to find the black bear's lair."

Li Yinsheng recalled some of the habits of black bears and had a clearer plan for finding black bears.

"However, we have to be extra careful because, although black bears are in hibernation, their instinctive defense mechanisms are still there and once threatened, they may wake up quickly and show strong aggressiveness.

Therefore, we must remain extremely vigilant and cautious when we find a black bear and approach any suspected black bear den. "Li Yinsheng added a few more words.

Bai Jingting nodded, his eyes flashing with excitement and awe for the unknown challenge.

"I understand, Yinsheng, I will be careful. However, if we really find the black bear's lair, what are we going to do? Just observe and record, or do you have other plans?" Bai Jingting felt that following the fat girl not only made him feel comfortable, but also gave him a sense of security.

This allowed Bai Jing to cherish the time he spent alone with the fat girl.

"Then we will gather the strength of the six of us and take down the black bear."

The two set out on their search again. The snow beneath their feet made a creaking sound, which formed a sharp contrast with the silence around them. They followed the direction pointed out by Li Yinsheng and carefully searched every inch of land that might hide the black bear's den. Time seemed to slow down at this moment, and every breath was filled with anticipation for the unknown.

After searching for an hour, I found nothing.

“I think there might be a black bear’s lair on the hillside where you hunted musk oxen last time, Yinsheng.

The hillside is sheltered from the wind, facing the sun, and has lush vegetation, making it an ideal habitat for black bears.

So, we can go to that hillside and look for it." After searching for a long time and finding no trace of the black bear, Bai Jingting thought of this and said.

Li Yinsheng heard this, a gleam of thought flashed in his eyes, and then he nodded in agreement: "Xiaobai, you are right, that kind of environment is indeed suitable for black bears to live in. Let's go to that hillside to explore."

The two adjusted their direction and headed towards the hillside with more determined steps.

As they approached, the natural environment around them seemed to be changing quietly. The vegetation became denser and the distance between trees became narrower.

The footsteps of Li Yinsheng and Bai Jing echoed in the quiet forest. They moved carefully through the bushes, fearing to disturb any living creatures here.

Bai Jing held a sharpened spear as a simple self-defense tool, while Li Yinsheng carried a bow and arrow on his back, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes, ready to deal with possible dangers at any time.

Just then, a low and powerful breathing sound was faintly heard, which seemed to be snoring.

Li Yinsheng immediately tightened the bowstring and aimed the arrow in the direction where the sound came from, while Bai Jing held the wooden stick tightly and stood nervously beside him, ready to provide support at any time.

Bai Jingting's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up. He could feel an unprecedented mixture of tension and excitement.

They slowly approached, their heartbeats roaring in their ears, almost drowning out any sounds from the outside world.

Li Yinsheng and Bai Jing looked at each other and saw nervousness and excitement in each other's eyes.

Knowing that the target they are looking for is about to be found.

"Look, there!" Li Yinsheng suddenly lowered his voice.

Bai Jingting looked in the direction of her finger and saw a hidden den with snoring coming from it. There was a faint hint of heat and a slight snoring sound. This was undoubtedly a black bear's den.

The two of them held their breath for an instant, not daring to even breathe, for fear that the slightest noise would disturb the sleeping forest overlord.

Li Yinsheng gently put down his bow and arrow, signaling Bai Jing to also put down his spear. They had to approach more cautiously so as not to trigger the black bear's vigilance.

They slowly moved around to the other side of the nest, using trees and bushes as cover as they approached.

Li Yinsheng's eyes were as sharp as torches as he stared at the entrance of the den, trying to observe the situation inside clearly without alarming the black bear.

Bai Jingze pressed against her back, with the spear in his hand ready to deal with any emergency at any time, although he knew that at this distance, any attack could be fatal.

As the distance got closer, they were finally able to see the inside of the nest clearly.

A huge black bear was curled up in the center of the den, its breathing even and deep, obviously in a deep sleep.

The black bear's fur is shiny and glossy, and it gleams in the dim light, making it look both majestic and mysterious.

Li Yinsheng and Bai Jing looked at each other and saw complicated emotions in each other's eyes.

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