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Saturday, April 9, 2005

WSU attempts to unlock mysteries of hibernation to help humans

Frank, a 3-year-old problem bear relocated from Montana's Yellowstone area, is being trained to open his mouth on command so researchers can check his teeth. A proposed $5 million upgrade for the WSU center would replace cramped pens and add more outdoor space for the bears.