19/10/2023
“Majesty Surfacing” / Brown bears are generally solitary creatures, but when fall comes, and the salmon return to the Yukon's rivers, these nomads are forced to crowd into close proximity. Each one has their preferred fishing technique: some are divers, some pounce, others charge up the middle of the river, and some wait stealthily on rocks. In the case of Morris the bear, his preferred method was to “snorkel” with his face submerged in the river and his ears free to detect potential threats. Tensions can run high as the bears all vie for the best fishing spots. Keeping an ear out for any unruly neighbors while pursuing salmon is a clever way to avoid conflict. However, as threats like runoff, development, and disease from local salmon farms undermine the future of the once-abundant fish, bears like Morris will have an even harder time surviving. In order to safeguard Canada’s wildlife and its fragile ecosystems, we must protect wild salmon.
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