During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off to potential suitors.
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TRANSCRIPT
After feeding up for a few weeks, this male's mind is turning to other matters.
There are healthy genes to be passed on, but first he must deal with the competition.
The fighting can go on for weeks and gives the females a chance to see who's made of the right stuff.
Fighting off rivals is a tiring business, but wooing a disinterested female is another level of pain altogether.
She's just not in the mood.
He heads off to try his luck elsewhere.
Mating season lasts from April to June, so he has time to fine tune his flirting skills.
- Both may mate many times with different partners.
It's an exhausting business.
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