Hi ElizR
Whilst is may not be the norm, it does seem to happen quite often. There are lots of reports on the Forum, over several different years, of hogs choosing not to hibernate. Climate change may be contributing, but also I suspect easy availability of food – we humans may be subtly changing hogs behaviour in more ways than one in our efforts to help them. It’s mostly hoglets which are mentioned with more occasionally adults. My garden, ironcally, seems to have been busier recently than it was a few months ago!
Of course, it may also be that some hogs have always chosen not to hibernate and that we have only become more aware of it as more of us have night cameras and so see them if they are out and about all winter.
The hog might still hibernate, but I would continue to leave food and water available in case he/she changes his/her mind. Also, hogs are known to sometimes emerge from hibernation for brief periods and even change nests before continuing their hibernation again.
Good luck. I hope the hog does well, whatever he/she decides to do next.
