Grizzly bears

Grizzly bears are an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. Known to scientists as a "keystone" species, grizzlies support plant and forest health. British Columbia is home to as many as half of Canada's grizzly bears and is one of the planet's last safe havens for these iconic animals. Yet, despite their importance in nature and their vulnerability to human impacts, grizzlies remain unprotected in Canada under both federal and provincial law. Learn more about how you can help protect grizzlies and preserve B.C. as one of the world's last great grizzly habitats.

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Photo: B.C.'s grizzlies and human-caused mortality

B.C.'s grizzlies and human-caused mortality

The David Suzuki Foundation has analyzed government records that show ... Read more »

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Photo: Protect B.C.'s grizzly bears

Protect B.C.'s grizzly bears

Join thousands of people who are calling on the provincial government ... Read more »

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Jane Goodall speaks out against the hunt

Jane Goodall shares her outrage over the trophy hunting of grizzly bea... Read more »

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Photo: Let's make 2012 a Jumbo year for the grizzly

Let's make 2012 a Jumbo year for the grizzly

Notes from the Panther Lounge

On Tuesday, March 20, as grizzly bears contemplated rousing from their long winter slumber, the British Columbia government ignored warnings from biologists and approved a controversial ski resort in the Purcell Mountains. Read more »