Alberta Grizzlies
Are they a threat or threatened?
Many people think of bears as a big threat to humans, when really it's the other way round. An analysis done between 1971 and 1996 in the central rockies showed that 98% of known grizzly deaths were human caused. The Grizzly Bears population used to be in the thousands but now is estimated to be 691.
Threatened species
Since 2006 hunting Grizzly Bears has been illegal in Alberta but they are still endangered. Many companies and recreational activities are taking up the space that Grizzly Bears need to survive. The government of Alberta has acknowledged the species to be threatened, even though it could be seen as endangered.
Did you know?
Grizzly Bears get their name from their fur being grizzled or, in other words, silver tipped. Some other interesting facts about Grizzly Bears are; a great way to tell a Grizzly from other bears is by the hump on their backs and upon occasion Grizzly Bears will eat black bears.
What can you do?
Alberta Wilderness Association
Email: awa@shaw.ca
Website: albertawilderness.ca/
Location: 455 12 St NW Calgary AB
Phone: (403) 283-2025
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AlbertaWilderness?ref=ts&fref=ts