Beaver (Castor canadensis)
Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
The British Columbia Black
Bear is found in most parks and wilderness areas of British Columbia,
Canada. Some areas more than others. The Black Bear has poor eyesight
, but it more than compensates that shortcoming with a extremely
good sense of smell and hearing. The Black Bear eats mainly plant
matter, but is also growing more and more comfortable with meat
and human disposal products.
The Black Bear appears too be slow and walking
with strain and pain, sometimes a bit clumsy and bow-legged. Looking
like coming home from the bar. Do not let this fool you, as the
bear can reach up to 25 -35 miles an hour and can climb tress
with relative ease.
In the fall seasons the bears put on layers of
fat in preparation for a deep winter sleep. It is not a hibernation,
as per say, as there temperature drop slightly and they can be
awaken by loud noises.
Over the years, bears have accustomed themselves
to the human race, which is a concern as they are becoming more
bolder and braver sometimes reaping havoc on hikers and walking
into wilderness communities. Black bears are unpredictable and
dangerous and should never be approached or fed.
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