It may be too early to lay fresh tracks, but that’s not stopping these guys from starting their day.
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Black Bear
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Quite a number of black bears, which range in colour from all black to a light cinnamon brown and are smaller than grizzlies, call Jasper National Park home. They prefer the valley bottom forested areas to the higher elevation backcountry areas. Many migrate through Jasper's valley area in spring, travelling from their den sites to more luscious spring vegetation.
You are in bear country
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If you encounter a bear
Safety note: When you spot a bear you are encouraged to remain in your vehicle and view the animal from a distance. Black bear poaching for gall bladders is a problem throughout North America. Alberta's Wildlife Watch anti-poaching programs help protect bears in Jasper National Park.
