Bears
How many types of bears did you learn from my slides? And what are they?
3 - Brown, Black, Polar Bears
What is the diet of a Wolf?
Deer, Moose, Bison etc
True or False
Coyotes don't have a natural fear of human beings
True
Do Cougars percieve humans as prey?
No, Cougars don't percieve humans as prey
Name all Provinces and Territories
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The three territories are Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon
True or False
Bear Attacks Are Common
False
Bear Attacks Are UnCommon
True or False
Most people will see many wolves
False
Most people will never see a wolf
Should you turn your back on a coyote?
NO
True or False
Cougars often show curiosity toward human activities without behaving aggressively
True
Which city is home to North America's Largest mall?
Edmonton, Alberta
Describe Defensive and Predatory Attacks
Defensive - This attack normally occurs when the bear is feeding, protecting its young and/or unaware of a person’s presence. It attacks mainly because it sees the person as a threat
Predatory - This attack normally occurs when the bear is stalking a person along a trail and then attacks. It may also happen at night
Name 3 preventative actions
Never feed wolves or any other wildlife
Dispose of all garbage
Ignore them as much as possible if they come into sight
What are some preventative actions you should take
Never feed coyotes or any other wildlife
Dispose of all garbage. Supervise children closely
Keep pets inside at night
Never approach a coyote
What are some warnings that Cougars will display before attacking
Stalking, crouching, sweeping their tail, extending their eye contact, snarling, keeping their body low to the ground, and pumping their rear legs
Which Canadian Chain First Opened In Hamilton In 1964
Tim Hortons
How fast do you think can a black, grizzly, and polar bear can run
Black Bear - 56km/hr
Grizzly Bear - 56km/hr
Polar Bear - 40km/hr
According to the International Wolf Centre, if a wolf acts aggressively (growls or snarls) or fearlessly, actions that should be taken include what?
Raising and waving arms to appear larger
Backing away slowly with back turned
Making noise
Throwing objects
According to the Government of Manitoba – Manitoba Conservation, if a person encounters a coyote actions that should be taken include:
Stopping immediately and remaining calm
Raising and waving arms to appear larger
Backing away slowly if it is not looking in the direction
Throwing stones or other objects
In Tawrell, P., Camping and Wilderness Survival, Leonard Paul Tawrell states....what?
If a cougar attacks, fight back aggressively using any object nearby such as sticks or rocks
Where Is Canada's Most Visited National Historic Site?
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site In Nova Scotia
Why do Bears hibernate?
To conserve energy, when food is scarce, and minimize exposure to the winter elements
How many pounds of meat can an adult wolf eat in a single meal
around 20 pounds
What is the diet of a Coyote?
Small rodents
berries, fruits
How fast can a cougar run?
80km/hr
In 1972, the first black woman was elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament. What was her name?
Rosemary Brown