A Canadian drama: Exit bears, pursued by humans

November 23, 2003
Source: New York Times
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By Clifford Krauss

While wildlife and humans increasingly come in contact as the human habitat expands farther into the wilderness, experts say it is a particular problem in Banff National Park. Environmentalists say government efforts to protect the bears are insufficient. They point out that an estimated 6,000 grizzlies prowled Alberta 200 years ago; now the number is probably about 500. They say that large portions of the Trans-Canada should be elevated to give grizzlies and other creatures large extensions for passage, a proposal the government deems too expensive.

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