The Bear Necessities: Canada's Bears and Where to Find Them
The Bear Necessities: Canada's Bears and Where to Find Them Travel & Tourism For any wildlife enthusiast, spotting a bear in its natural habitat tops the list of all-time great animal encounters. Like the regal lion of the African Sahara, they are the kings of the Canadian forests and no Canada wildlife holiday is complete without a sighting. While the country’s spectacular terrain is home to a number of species, I’ve created a short guide to the big three: the Grizzly, Polar and Black bear. You’ll find interesting facts as well as useful tips on where to find these furry beasts. Grizzly Bears The original mama bear: this familiar species earns its somewhat menacing title from the way it protects its cubs with fierce aggression. This, and its tendency to be more aggressive than others, has earned it the Latin name, Ursus arctos horribilis, translating to ‘terrifying bear’. It is larger than most of its cousins, which is demonstrated by its intimidating height when...