Grizzly bears in Canada are an endangered species, with their numbers and habitat shrinking due to human activities like hunting and habitat destruction. Currently, about 15,000 grizzlies remain in British Columbia and 750 in Alberta, with the rest scattered across the territories. While grizzly hunting remains legal in some areas, conservation efforts like habitat protection and public education aim to help save Canada's remaining grizzly populations.

1. Canadian Grizzlies, Eh?
Bears on the Brink, Eh?

2. About Grizzly Bears
Almost anyone could instantly
recognize a Grizzly.
 They have a massive body and can
weigh up to 400kg (882 pounds)
 Shaggy or ‘grizzled’ coat
 Unique shoulder hump — they
use their strong shoulders to help
dig up roots
These bears are omnivorous. Their
diet ranges from fish to berries to
carcasses to plants to, yes, the odd
unwary camper.
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3. Grizzly Bear Range In Canada
This was the Grizzly’s range in the
19th century (the 1800’s)
This is the Grizzly’s range in 2012.
This area is still shrinking.
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4. Endangerment
Time is running out for Grizzly Bears. If we don’t act, they will disappear.
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5. In the early 20th century, Grizzlies were hunted and trapped to near extinction by
farmers. Even now, they are listed as an endangered species.
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6. Dispersion
Grizzlies were widely dispersed throughout Canada. Now, a little more than half
of Canada’s Grizzlies — around 15,000 bears — are found in B.C. There are an
estimated 750 remaining in Alberta. The others, some 10,000 bears, are spread
throughout the Territories. And their numbers are thinning.
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7. Humans Are To Blame
Grizzlies are endangered in
Canada because of:
Habitat destruction
Desensitization to humans
Illegal hunting
Trophy Hunting
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8. Ban Grizzly Bear Hunting
Despite all this, Grizzly Bear trophy hunting remains legal in parts of Canada. This
means that killing an endangered animal for pure sport is considered legal.
The sickening video above has recently sparked controversy over Grizzly Bear
hunting.
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9. There Is Still Time
We can still save Canada’s Grizzly Bears.
Here’s how Canadians can help protect
these little guys.
Adopt a Grizzly Bear using this link:
http://www.defenders.org/grizzly-
bear/how-you-can-help
Stay informed about Grizzly Bear issues
Contact your provincial government to
oppose Grizzly Bear hunting in your
province and to protect more Grizzly
land
Join a conservation group like the
National Geographic Society or
Defenders of Wildlife
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10. It’sNotTooLate
Humans have been decimating Grizzly Bears’ numbers for over three hundred
years. But it’s not too late to save them.
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12. Bibliography
Website Credits
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Talmazan, Yuliya. "WARNING (graphic Content): Video Showing Grizzly Bear Getting Shot
Multiple times during Hunt Sparks Debate." Global News WARNING Graphic Content Video
Showing Grizzly Bear Getting Shot Multiple times during Hunt Sparks Debate. N.p., 09
Sept. 2015. Web. 02 Nov. 2015.
"Bear's Food and Diet - BearSmart.com." BearSmartcom. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Nov. 2015.
Herrero, Stephen. "Grizzly Bear." The Canadian Encyclopedia. N.p., 6 June 2012. Web. 02
Nov. 2015.
"Help Protect Grizzly Bears | David Suzuki Foundation." David Suzuki Foundation. N.p., n.d.
Web. 02 Nov. 2015.
"The Grizzly Bear: A Slowly Disappearing Symbol of the Canadian Wilderness." Symbols Of
The Canadian Wilderness Are Slowly Disappearing. N.p., 13 Mar. 2013. Web. 02 Nov. 2015.
Grizzly Bear Growl. YouTube. YouTube, 17 May 2012. Web. 02 Nov. 2015.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mFmIGB2Mws (downloaded as MP3 and used on
title slide)
Schaul, Jordan Carlton. "Vital Ground Protects Grizzly Bear Habitat Throughout Their North
American Range." National Geographic. National Geographic, 25 Sept. 2013. Web. 2 Nov.
2015. <http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/25/vital-ground-foundation-
protects-grizzly-bear-habitat-throughout-their-north-american-range/>.

13. BibliographySlide 2
Photo Credits Slide 1
Taken from Google Images and cited in order of presentation
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Sonny. "If Grizzly Bears Had the Same Discipline and Temperament as Dogs, Would
You Want One as a Pet?" SodaHead. SodaHead, 16 Aug. 2013. Web. 03 Nov. 2015.
<http://www.sodahead.com/fun/if-grizzly-bears-had-the-same-discipline-and-
temperament-as-dogs-would-you-want-one-as-a-pet/question-3873833/>.
Schaul, Jordan Carlton. "Vital Ground Protects Grizzly Bear Habitat Throughout Their
North American Range." National Geographic. National Geographic, 25 Sept. 2013.
Web. 2 Nov. 2015. <http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/25/vital-ground-
foundation-protects-grizzly-bear-habitat-throughout-their-north-american-range/>.
"COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Grizzly Bear Ursus Arctos in Canada
– 2012." Government of Canada. N.p., 2012. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.
https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=8D03FF1B-1
Herrero, Stephen. "Grizzly Bear." The Canadian Encyclopedia. N.p., 6 June 2012. Web.
02 Nov. 2015.

14. BibliographySlide 3
Photo Credits Slide 2
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"Bears Wallpapers, Grizzly Backgrounds, Mammals Desktops." Bears Wallpapers,
Grizzly Backgrounds, Mammals Desktops. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2015.
http://worldsofwallpapers.com/wallpapers-animals-Bears-mammals-
backgrounds.htm
(Nat Geo and COSEWIC Assesment Pictures reused on 5 and 6)
Du, Cat Man. "Bears." Pinterest. Pinterest, n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2015.
https://www.pinterest.com/catmanduzen/bears/
GRAPHIC Video of Grizzly Bear Getting Shot during Hunt Sparks Controversy. Dir.
Peyman Dousti Hagh. YouTube. YouTube, 11 Sept. 2015. Web. 04 Nov. 2015.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ7tSGxGue0
(video in slide 6, Dir. Is actually the channel)
Morrison, Garret. "Tattoos." Pinterest. Pinterest, n.d. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.
<https://www.pinterest.com/gam5020/tattoos/>.
Blankenship, Christy. "Bear Cubs." Pinterest. Pinterest, n.d. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.
<https://www.pinterest.com/blankenship1866/bear-cubs/>