How many grizzlies are left in Alberta? This is the question that will be on the minds of many as the conclusion to the province’s grizzly DNA census project is within sight. We may have to wait a little longer given the Ministers untimely announcement that anecdotal evidence may be considered as well. For more [...]
Beyond the scope of Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Recovery project, Canada’s National Park system within Alberta (Waterton Lakes National Park, Banff National Park and Jasper National Park) may become the last bastion of our beleaguered bruins. Some even hope the mountain Parks will offer a protected safe haven that will eventually allow the grizzly bear time [...]
If you’ve ever wondered how researchers collect DNA samples from grizzlies the following video captured from USGS Northern Divide Bear Project remote cameras was aired on NBC’s Toady Show last summer. Some fascinating footage and interesting stuff. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy If you are interested in learning [...]
Some good news for a change. Use of Banff National Park’s wildlife corridors by grizzly bears is increasing – article here. Say wasn’t there some data suggesting bears are having problems crossing other provincial highways? And wasn’t there something about stimulus money made available for projects like this? If only it were that simple.
As if there wasn’t enough apprehension regarding the fate of Alberta’s grizzly population Alberta’s Sustainable Resource Development Minister appearing before the Alberta Fish and Game Association said he will also consider anecdotal evidence in moving forward with Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. A recent article in the Edmonton Journal (Feb 2, 2009 link here) quotes [...]
