Black Bears of Algonquin |
There are three types of bears in Canada , the black bear, grizzly bear (or Brown Bear), and the polar bear. The Brown bears vary a lot in size however the largest male grizzlies can weigh over 1400 pounds or the weight of a small car. The Polar bears are the leading species of bear. There white and mainly live much further up north. Of the three types of bears, Algonquin is only home to the Black Bear. Black bears mainly eat vegetation but they do consume berries, meat, fish and garbage as well. That’s why they are well known to be seen at local landfills later in the summer when food in the bush becomes scares. (Go at your own risk). If you are approached by an aggressive black bear in the bush , first drop any food you have on you. Food can be replaced, you cannot be. If the bear is still aggressive do not play dead. This does not work on black bears. Make as much noise as you can, wave your arms around to make yourself look bigger and use sticks and stones to make yourself less appealing to the bear. You can climb trees for safety as well but they can also climb so feel free to break a stick off to use as well. Although black bears can be aggressive it’s been my experience that they mainly just ignore you if you keep your distance. Bears hibernate during winter season. They lower their body temperature and their heartbeat and breathing slows down when they enter their winter slumber. (1) http://www.gan.ca/animals/bears+of+canada.en.html |
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