Ashley Biggar
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A scientist. An outdoorswoman.
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You Think You Know Bears? Think Again
Throughout history, there has been a spiritual connection between humans and bears. There is something about their intelligent eyes, movements, and family dynamic that we find captivating and almost relatable. Yet many of us only understand the superficial: bears eat berries and meat, don’t climb a tree if a bear is chasing you, or that they are wild animals deserving space. Some of us may distinguish them by colour. Brown, black, and even white bears are found in Western Canada. However, they are genetically distinct, each with their own history. Differing landscapes, food sources, and struggles have molded the Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Spirit Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), and Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) into siblings who share many traits but have led different lives. Each has a story that is a mix of survival and luck.
By Ashley Biggar3 years ago in Wander