Posted on October 13, 2009 by wildtracks
On the western coast of Canada, deep in the coastal rainforest, lives a unique bear.
The Kermode, or Spirit bear, is a genetic variation of the American black bear, and found nowhere else in the world. The white coat is thought to be caused by a recessive gene, and when two black bears who carry this [...]
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Posted on July 31, 2009 by wildtracks
If you live or hike in bear country, you know all about keeping your food out of sniffing range. Or at least you should.
Open food left in a campsite is just an invitation for large, furry visitors with teeth & claws. There are a number of solutions available, and in the past it has been [...]
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