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Because hibernation is more than just a nap.

🐻 WTF

🐻 WTF

Our Mission

For decades, the American education system has misled generations of children into believing that bears hibernate by simply sleeping for months on end. The truth? Bears are not unconscious. They are resting, conserving energy, and—if given the chance—capable of achieving incredible things.

The Bears With Tablets Foundation was created to correct this widespread misinformation and to provide under-resourced bears with the tools they need to thrive during hibernation.

Imagine a bear in a den with a tablet—accessing yoga tutorials, learning sourdough starters, maybe even keeping that Duolingo streak going.
The possibilities are endless.

The American school system teaches that bears sleep all winter.
We’re here to expose that lie.

Why Bears? Why Tablets?

The Myth: “Bears sleep all winter.” (Still being taught in 87% of American classrooms, according to Definitely Real Research Institute, 2024).

The Truth: Bears remain semi-conscious during hibernation, their bodies regulating temperature, metabolism, and heart rate in fascinating ways.

The Problem: Society still stereotypes bears as “lazy” or “checked out.”

Our Solution: With tablets, bears can unlock their untapped potential while hibernating—whether that’s online courses, breathwork apps, or mastering Canva.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every bear in hibernation is empowered with digital access. From a cozy den in Montana to the snowy mountains of Alaska, each bear deserves the opportunity to:

  • Stream Great British Bake Off for emotional regulation

  • Attend virtual therapy (because being misunderstood for centuries takes a toll)

  • Order enrichment tools via Amazon Prime (cave delivery available in some regions)

“When I first learned that bears weren’t actually sleeping through hibernation, I felt betrayed by my elementary education. Then I felt inspired. Imagine what these creatures could accomplish if given just one iPad with decent Wi-Fi. That’s when the Bears With Tablets Foundation was born.“

Alice Lipps
 — Founder of Bears with Tablets Foundation

Our Process

At Bears with Tablets Foundation, we believe every bear deserves enrichment during hibernation. Our process is simple, sustainable, and paws-itively impactful:

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Identify the Dens

We work with local wildlife trackers, conservationists, and “forest gossip networks” to locate dens in need. Priority goes to bears without reliable access to Wi-Fi or with outdated enrichment (e.g., pinecones).

Deliver the Tech

Each bear receives a ruggedized, paw-friendly tablet preloaded with apps for yoga, recipes, meditation, and “Denflix Originals.” Devices are delivered discreetly by our paw-to-paw courier system, popularly known as “Bear Force One” which consists of volunteer courier raccoons to avoid human interference.

Support & Sustain

We provide ongoing technical support with our “Hiber-Help Desk” and regular check-ins throughout the winter months. After hibernation, we gather bear feedback, upgrade tablets, and prepare for next season’s den deliveries.

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Every purchase gets us closer to a future where bears wake up not just well-rested—but well-connected.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Great question. It’s the Bears with Tablets Foundation (🐻WTF). Our mission is simple: empower hibernating bears with digital resources so they don’t just “sleep” through winter—they thrive through it.

  • Not yet. But we believe in future-forward conservation. If dolphins can learn sign language, surely bears can swipe left.

  • We tried books. Bears ate them. Tablets: 1, Books: 0

  • Practice mindfulness, binge Denflix, order honey on Prime, or learn a language with Duolingo. The possibilities are endless.

  • Let’s just say we have “Bear Force One” so devices can be delivered discreetly by our volunteer courier raccoons to avoid human interference.

  •  Excellent question, future donor and/or concerned zoologist.

    Only officially recognized members of the Family Ursidae are eligible for tablet distribution under the Bears With Tablets Foundation (🐻WTF). We love all furry creatures, but we have to draw the paw somewhere — this is science and philanthropy, people.

    Below is the Official List of Recognized True Bears, as acknowledged by bear scholars:

    1. American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
    — Tech-savvy, loves snacks, likely to use the tablet for recipe videos.

    2. Brown Bear / Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos)
    — Powerful multitaskers. Often use tablets for outdoor survival tutorials and ASMR salmon videos.

    3. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)
    — The OG influencer of the Arctic. Prefers tablets with extra brightness settings for snow glare.

    4. Asiatic Black Bear / Moon Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
    — Known for their chest crescent and crescent-shaped app preferences.

    5. Andean Bear / Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
    — Distinctive facial markings and an eye for dramatic selfies.

    6. Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus)
    — Moves slowly but types faster than you’d expect. Uses tablets primarily for karaoke.

    7. Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
    — Small but mighty. Known to use tablets exclusively for streaming tropical lo-fi beats.

    8. Giant Panda Bear (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
    — Honored members of the foundation via our P.A.N.D.A. Initiative — focusing on mindfulness, motivation, and meaningful bamboo-related content.

    📝 Note:
     While koalas are sometimes called “koala bears,” they are, in fact, marsupials. We adore them, but at this time, they are not eligible for tablet grants — though future collaboration is always on the table(t).

  •  Great question, bamboo-curious reader.

    The P.A.N.D.A. Initiative — short for “Paws for Awareness, Naps, and Digital Advancement” — is a specialized branch of the Bears with Tablets Foundation dedicated to supporting Giant Pandas, our most zen (and least reproductive) bear partners.

    Unlike most bears, pandas don’t fully hibernate — they prefer a year-round “soft nap” schedule, wandering through bamboo forests and pretending to be too busy for commitment. Because of this unique behavior, we’ve built a customized support system that focuses on:

    🌿 Digital Enrichment — Tablets are preloaded with meditation apps, bamboo growth simulators, and soothing waterfall videos.
    💚 Sustainable Mindfulness — Pandas get access to gentle rest modules that encourage balanced screen time and bamboo mindfulness.
    💞 The Panda Match Program via Grizzr — a groundbreaking tablet-based connection platform designed to reignite the spark of panda passion.

    Think of it as a cross between Bear Tinder and Calm. After extensive research (and some very awkward first dates), we found that pandas respond positively to romantic stimuli — especially other pandas eating bamboo in 4K.

    Our ultimate goal? Inspire meaningful panda connections — through the power of digital enrichment, compassionate tech, and very persuasive videos of other pandas rolling down hills.

  • We get this a lot. They’re marsupials, not bears. But we fully support their sleepy agenda!

  • In the spirit of fairness, fur, and funding accountability, 🐻WTF follows strict eligibility criteria based on actual bear biology (we learned our lesson after the raccoon incident of 2023).

    Here’s the deal:
    We work exclusively with the Family Ursidae — that’s the elite eight of the bear world. While we deeply respect koalas and their eucalyptus-fueled hustle, they’re technically marsupials, which means they don’t meet the “true bear” taxonomic standard. Same goes for red pandas, teddy bears, and anyone in a mascot costume.

    We love all species equally, but our grants are designed for those who:
    ✅ Hibernate (or at least vibe seasonally).
    ✅ Exhibit opposable-thumblike tablet potential.
    ✅ Show a demonstrated need for digital enrichment or online enrichment (same thing).

    That said — we’re constantly evolving. If you’re a non-bear species with strong hibernation energy and a compelling proposal, our Global Paw-tners Program is accepting pitches.

  • Emotionally, yes.

  • Yes.

  • Absolutely. Grab some 🐻WTF merch and spread the word. Every purchase gets us closer to a future where bears wake up not just well-rested—but well-connected.

🐾 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

(Because hibernation with a tablet is for every bear)

At the Bears with Tablets Foundation (🐻WTF), we believe that every bear — regardless of fur color, snout shape, or preferred sleeping arrangement — deserves equal access to technology, opportunity, and self-improvement content during hibernation.

We stand firmly against speciesism, size-shaming, and fur-tone bias. Whether you’re a polar bear crunching ice, a black bear dumpster-diving for dopamine, or a sun bear just vibing in the rainforest, you belong here.

Our commitment to diversity extends to:

All eight recognized bear species

(yes, even you, pandas — we see your bamboo-fueled brilliance)

All hibernation styles



From light dozers to full-on REM achievers

All paw sizes



because big paws hold big dreams
(and tablets)

🐻WTF strives to create a world where every bear — regardless of geographic location or dietary lifestyle — can rest, recharge, and refresh their feed without discrimination.

Because equality isn’t seasonal.

🐼 P.A.N.D.A. Initiative

Paws for Awareness, Naps, and Digital Advancement

🌿 Our Mission

At the Bears with Tablets Foundation, we believe every bear deserves the tools to thrive during rest season — and that includes our most misunderstood cousins: the pandas.

Unlike traditional hibernators, pandas don’t fully shut down for the winter. Instead, they embrace a slow-motion lifestyle fueled by bamboo, naps, and occasional existential stares into the forest. Unfortunately, this relaxed pace has led to a concerning drop in romantic motivation.

The P.A.N.D.A. Initiative was created to address this critical imbalance — combining technology, compassion, and a little digital spice to help pandas reconnect, recharge, and reignite their love of life (and each other).

💞 Our Connection App: Grizzr™

Rest. Scroll. Reproduce.

Grizzr is the first-ever tablet-based connection platform exclusively for pandas. Developed by our in-den researchers and powered by bamboo-based renewable energy, Grizzr brings eligible pandas together through:

🐼 Personalized Compatibility Algorithms — factoring in nap schedules, bamboo preferences, and rolling styles.
🧊 Icebreakers & Prompts — like “Describe your perfect den” and “What’s your bamboo-to-body ratio?”
🔥 Visual Stimulation Modules — 4K videos of other pandas eating bamboo, rolling downhill, and exhibiting rare signs of mutual interest.
💗 Conservation-Friendly Encouragement — Gentle notifications reminding users: “Hey, the species depends on you. No pressure.”