What's new // Bear science
Raincoast’s published scientific papers, abstracts, and conference proceedings about bears, their conservation, and ecology.
Members of Heiltsuk First Nation have set up bear hair snare stations to learn more about coastal grizzlies and, helped by data-sharing with Raincoast, a scientific analysis of the bears’ diet and movements is being compiled…
By Anne Casselman, Scientific American
For the Heiltsuk First Nation, science is proving to be one of the most powerful tools at their disposal as far as asserting their tradition of safeguarding natural resources for, as their elders put it, their children yet to come…
As many parents will agree, youngsters have a way about growing up fast. One day, they are tiny; the next day they are taller than you. One day, they seem so new to the world; the next it seems like they run the world. The research crew had one of those observations this week in…
Christensen, J.R., M. MacDuffee, M.B Yunker, and P.S. Ross. 2007. Hibernation associated changes in persistent organic pollutants (POP) levels and patterns in British Columbia grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis). Environmental Science and Technology. 41: 1834-1840 Hibernation paper pdf
A great way to spread awareness, have fun and generate support for coastal conservation is to host your own Raincoast evening. Make popcorn and show one of our award-winning films to a group of school kids or have your business friends over for a martini party. The spectrum is wide open. Raincoast staff are happy to give…
