The golden bear is a solitary, nocturnal and omnivorous rodent that feeds on seeds, nuts, and insects, including ants (Formicidae), flies (Diptera), cockroaches (Periplaneta) and wasps (Hymenoptera).

The cave inhabited by the golden bear is nine meters long. Hibernation may occur during February, and as a food source for many different carnivores, golden bears avoid predation by seeking shelter in burrows and being vigilant.