It's the last day of winter, so here's some footage of grizzly bears Huckleberry and Finley playing one very snowy February day this season ❄️ Grizzlies live in the western U.S. and Canada and—contrary to popular belief—don't go into a true hibernation during which physiological functions are extremely slowed or halted. Wild grizzlies instead go into a winter torpor, a lighter sleep that allows them to stay alive when resources are scarce without the need for food or water. Huck and Finley don't

We are SNOW back! On January 25, the National Zoo's giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, took full advantage of the snow day: climbing, tumbling and playing with their toys in the snow. Qing Bao in particular seemed to enjoy playing in the snow, while Bao Li showed off his somersaulting skills for her in front of the howdy gate. As with all of our animals during cold weather, both bears had access to their indoor areas to stay warm. Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and