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## 5 Animals That Practice Self-Care Like Humans
Just like humans, animals engage in behaviours that can be considered forms of self-care, from grooming to seeking remedies for illness. Here are five fascinating examples:
1. Bears
A brown bear (Photo: Wikipedia)
Bears are well-known for their winter hibernation, but this isn’t just about escaping the cold. It’s a period of physiological self-repair. During hibernation, their heart rate slows dramatically, and they conserve energy, allowing their bodies to focus on healing and immune system restoration.
They also actively prepare for hibernation by gorging on food in the fall, building up fat reserves crucial for survival and recovery during the dormant period.
2. Bees
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