Baby grizzly bears are born inside their mother's den whilst their mothers are still hibernating.
Conservation of Black Huckleberry: A Critical Wildlife Food Source in British Columbia
Loss of food source for wildlife
Black huckleberry grows in the rugged high mountain country of southeastern British Columbia. It is a critical food source for grizzly bears, smaller mammals and migratory birds. In fact, huckleberry is one of the only foods in the grizzly's diet that results in critical weight gain before winter hibernation. Commercial logging activity has expanded into the huckleberry's habitat, and its effect on black huckleberries is uncertain. Scientists from Mirkwood Ecological Consultants Ltd. and the British Columbia Ministry of Forests are studying the factors associated with huckleberry growth and distribution. These scientists are creating a plan to help forest managers protect important black huckleberry habitat areas and provide opportunities to enhance the plant's quality and quantity through improved forest management.
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